At 12:46 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service updated its forecast, predicting significant snowfall in Northern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Lackawanna counties through 1:45 p.m.
“At 12:46 p.m., an area of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Walton to Kirkwood and moving southeast at 35 MPH,” weather service officials said.
Rockland, Binghamton, Kirkwood, Conklin, Sidney, Jackson, Walton, Callicoon, Clifford, and Sanford are among the places affected by the alert. The following highway exits are included in this: Pennsylvania Interstate 81 between 201 and 230; New York Interstate 81 between 1 and 5; Interstate 86/Route 17 between 72 and 97; and Interstate 88 between 3 and 11.
“In winter weather conditions, conditions can rapidly deteriorate,” the weather service continues. 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 into or through this area of heavy snow, go with additional caution. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
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