An active week of winter weather will wrap up with more snow for Albany and Upstate New York tonight (February 2nd).

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Love or hate it, winter has made its presence known in Albany and Upstate New York this week.

Punxsutawney Phil Shares Winter/Spring Prediction On Groundhog's Day
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And guess what? For Groundhog Day today, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning according to the New York Post, predicting 6 more weeks of winter. Appropriately, we have more snow coming our way tonight to kick off the 2nd half of winter.

Read More: Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED] |

National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Alerts

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Eastern New York and southern Vermont, including the Capital Region.

A fast-moving storm is expected to arrive in the area this evening, bringing 1 to 4 inches of fresh snow, with the heaviest amounts falling between Midnight and 2 a.m. Mist and freezing drizzle could also lead to slippery conditions in the southern Adirondacks and southern Greens.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for central New York and areas west from this afternoon through early Monday morning. Mixed precipitation, including 1 to 4 inches of snow and a light glaze of ice, is expected in these areas.

In the Albany area later this week, the NWS is also calling for more winter weather Wednesday night into Thursday with a wintry mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain.

The Top 10 Snowiest Cities in New York State

If you love all things winter, then chances are you live in one of these cities. Road Snacks compiled a new list of the state's snowiest places by looking into their annual snowfall rates and determining the average amount.

So hang onto your snow shovels. This list throws some major curveballs - but it's all facts.

Gallery Credit: Megan

These New York Counties Deal With More Snow Than Most Of America

A new study determined the snowiest counties in America. Many counties in New York State made the list, but the results may shock you.

The Capital Region's Worst Roads To Drive In The Snow

Driving in the Capital Region can be a chore in the warmer months. But during the winter, there are some roads local drivers would rather avoid. That applies when the snow falls and in some cases when our wintertime nemesis, pool-sized potholes, begin reproducing like rabbits! Here are the worst Capital Region roads to navigate while driving in the snow according to YOU.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

 

 

 

 

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