...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches,

  with the greatest amounts across the southern Adirondacks and

  southern Green Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.



* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley,

  Upper Hudson Valley, Lake George Saratoga region, and northern

  portions of the Capital District in eastern New York and

  southern Vermont.



* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.



* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to snow covered

  roadways and reduced visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of strong winds and the

  weight of the snow may lead to downed tree branches resulting in

  some power outages. Some sleet may mix in for parts of the

  western Mohawk Valley. The snow will start to taper off during

  this afternoon.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.