Winter weather hits New York for Thanksgiving, Gov. Hochul advises safe travel

NEW YORK (WRGB) — It’s a white Thanksgiving this year in New York and Governor Kathy Hochul is urging residents to use caution and travel safely.

Gov. Hochul today urged New Yorkers to take proper precautions as winter weather continues to impact parts of the state on Thanksgiving Day through the weekend. A combination of rain and snow will be present across most of the State today and tonight. O

As we gather this Thanksgiving, I encourage all New Yorkers to remain vigilant, keep an eye on local weather updates, and take precautions while traveling to join family and friends this holiday weekend,” Governor Hochul said. “If you are traveling, please plan ahead, and prioritize safety—for yourself and others–so we can all enjoy this holiday with our loved ones safely and comfortably.

WEATHER FORECAST:

Slow and difficult travel is expected today as a storm brings rain and snow for the holiday. Rain will develop this morning around the immediate Albany area and mid-Hudson Valley, meanwhile the rest of the area will have primarily snow developing. Some wet snowflakes may mix in at times around Albany but a full transition to snow is more likely by the afternoon. Again, much of the area will be dealing with snow throughout the day. Precipitation will be widespread and will fall steadily through early evening before winding down and gradually tapering into the night.

Accumulations will make for slick travel conditions. This will be our first snowfall of the season around Albany where 1″-2″ is likely. Schenectady will be looking at more along the lines of 2″-4″ and pretty much all areas N&W of Schenectady will come in around 4″-8.” There may be some locations over the southern Adirondacks that exceed 8.” Those over southern Vermont can expect at least a couple of inches, with much more accumulation as you go up in elevation. Those south of Albany will see little to no accumulation.