Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Capital Region & Upstate New Y

Some messy and slippery winter weather will kick off the weekend in areas of Upstate New York.

This time of year we are all hoping for more snow to add to the spirit of the holiday season, but unfortunately, this weekend will bring a less favorable and less joyous form of winter precipitation.

National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Capital Region, mid-Hudson Valley, Taconics, Mohawk Valley, and western Massachusetts from 1 am to 1 pm Saturday, December 27, 2024.

NWS forecasters say we can expect freezing rain with accumulation of a glaze to a tenth of an inch and road conditions "...will likely become slick and hazardous." Make sure you take caution at home as well on your sidewalks and stairs!

News Channel 13 says high temperatures will reach 39 degrees on Saturday and temperatures will reach the 40s on Sunday with steady periods of rain. Rain is expected to continue into Monday with highs in the 50s.

When WIll Snow Return?

The extended 7-day News Channel 13 First Warning Forecast is calling for milder temperatures through New Year's Eve with the potential for a few flakes late next week.

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.

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Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED]

How much snow would it actually take to make it an all-time winter when it comes to big snowfall total for the season? In the average winter, the National Weather Service (NWS) says we get 59.2 inches of snow in Albany. Here is the top 10 list of the snowiest Albany winters on record.

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