Weather Forecast for The Adirondacks

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible with the coldest wind chills in the southwest Adirondacks and the spine of the southern Green Mountains. * WHERE...In New York, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...In New York, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and in the southern Green Mountains in Vermont.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of northern New York and much of Vermont. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero are possible in the Adirondacks. Elsewhere, minimum wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero are possible.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of northern New York and much of Vermont. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero are possible in the Adirondacks. Elsewhere, minimum wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero are possible.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with up to 8 to 10 inches along the south facing slopes of the southwest Adirondacks. * WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations will be along the south facing slopes of the southwest Adirondacks with snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1.5" per hour at times especially this afternoon into this evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory,additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 to 12 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible in Herkimer County north of Route 28. * WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roads, reduced visibilities, and blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers transition to a band of heavy lake effect snow this afternoon. The band will remain across northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties through Friday afternoon before dropping south out of the warning area.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory,additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 to 12 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible in Herkimer County north of Route 28. * WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roads, reduced visibilities, and blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers transition to a band of heavy lake effect snow this afternoon. The band will remain across northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties through Friday afternoon before dropping south out of the warning area.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.