Sooner or later, it has to snow in New York State, and it looks like that time has come. The latest forecast is calling for temperatures and winds to line up just right for some lake-effect snow to set up south and east of the Great Lakes.
How prepared are you for the snow? Are you excited, or does the thought of snow piling up and making driving difficult make you nervous? If you’ve lived in New York State long enough, you know how quickly things can change. One minute it’s sunny and mild, and the next, you’re in the middle of a heavy lake-effect snow band.
Most of us already have our snowblowers, shovels, and plows ready to go. But if you don’t, now’s a great time to take inventory of what you’ll need to get through the first snowstorm of the season.
Driving In Lake Effect Snow? Here’s How To Handle It
Anyone who grew up driving in New York has heard all kinds of advice about handling slick, snowy roads. But nothing truly prepares you until you’ve actually driven through a snowstorm or under a band of lake-effect snow. The key is to take it slow and steady and try to avoid slamming on your brakes or jerking the wheel. And while it’s important not to speed, driving too slowly can also cause problems in heavy snow.
5 Vehicles That Don’t Belong On The Roads In A Snowstorm
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Get Winter Clothes Ready Now
Be ready for changing conditions on the roads and around your neighborhood. If you have little ones at home, now’s the time to dig out the hats, gloves, boots, and coats as they’ll likely need them before heading to school at the start of the week.
Southtowns Lake Effect Snow Pictures
Gallery Credit: Clay Moden