The major snowstorm hitting the western and northern parts of New York is closing a number of roads to commercial traffic including the Thruway and Interstate 81. Other drivers may want to avoid driving if at all possible too. Especially in the hardest-hit areas of the state.
Snow it begins. The first widespread accumulating snow of the season is coming to Central New York. And it'll be just in time for a sloppy and slippery mid-week commute.
The first round of snow in Central New York was no more than dusting for some and nonexistent for others. But hang on. More is on the way in the first widespread winter weather of the season.
If Mondays aren't bad enough, we may start the next one dealing with a little snow on the morning commute. And that's after kicking off the weekend with heavy rain in Central New York from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Welcome to Central New York. Days after reaching record-warm temperatures, making it feel like June or July, we're about to get a reminder of what season it really is. Snow showers are in the forecast!
Is it too soon to start talking snow? Parts of New York may see a few flakes this week. But we've seen winter weather arrive much sooner than this in years past.