At 2:20 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service released an updated forecast predicting significant snowfall in Northern Wayne through 3 p.m.
“At 2:20 p.m., a band of heavy snow was near Stalker, or 15 miles west of Liberty moving east at 30 MPH,” according to the meteorological service.
Rockland, Fallsburg, Monticello, Liberty, Bethel, Damascus, Neversink, South Fallsburg, Callicoon, and Cochecton are among the places affected by the alert. The following highway exits are included in this: interstate 86/Route 17 between 87 and 111.
“In winter weather conditions, conditions can rapidly deteriorate,” the weather service says. Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. Reduce your speed and give yourself more time to get there. If you have to drive through or into this area of deep snow, proceed with additional caution. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
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