Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 8:34PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
Across the Capital Region, eastern and central Mohawk Valley and
Schoharie County, temperatures will continue dropping to around
the freezing mark through 10 PM. This will allow rain to change to
freezing rain over the next hour or two, and will cause ground
surfaces will become icy with hazardous driving and walking
conditions developing.
Motorists and pedestrians should remain vigilant to icy ground
surfaces through this evening as freezing rain develops. Elevated
roads such as bridges and overpasses, and highway on and off
ramps will be particularly vulnerable to icing, as well as parking
lots and other untreated walkways.
Area Description:
Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Schoharie; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Northern Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov