Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches expected, weather service says

KINGSTON, N.Y. » A snowfall accumulating to 1 to 3 inches was possible overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, in the Mid-Hudson region, with a slight chance of snow showers beginning before 9 p.m., but mainly expected after 1 a.m. today, according to the National Weather Service in Albany.

Calm winds of around 5 mph were forecast after midnight, and there was a 90 percent chance of precipitation, according to the Weather Service. High temperatures were expected to remain near 34 degrees today, with calm winds and an 80 percent chance of less than an inch of additional snow expected.

Late Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel in several parts of the state, including the Mid-Hudson region. In a press release, Hochul said two weather systems were expected to produce snow and gusting winds in multiple regions, causing snow and ice-covered roads, low visibility and potentially dangerous travel conditions through this morning.

“With more heavy snow and high winds in the forecast, I’m encouraging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and be prepared for dangerous travel conditions.” Hochul said.

According to the governor, to support snow and ice clearing activities, 14 staff, including 10 plow truck operators, two mechanics, two mechanic supervisors and two mechanic service trucks, were being deployed to the Mid-Hudson region from other regions.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was closely monitoring weather conditions and Metro-North Railroad planned to operate on a Saturday schedule with additional trains today, Hochul said.