Winter Weather Advisory Friday For Putnam, Orange Counties

BREWSTER, NY — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Putnam and Orange Counties, in effect from 1 p.m. to midnight Friday. Precipitation will likely start as light snow and sleet toward midday, before transitioning to light freezing rain by evening.

A few tenths of an inch of snow and sleet accumulation are possible before the transition to freezing rain.

"If this were to fall as all snow, it would still be less than an inch," said Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. "However, with freezing rain and freezing drizzle, it only takes a thin glaze on the pavement to cause very hazardous conditions."

• WHAT...Freezing rain expected. The ice will result in very slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads and bridges, including during the evening commute. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.
• WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield County. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties.
• WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties, warns the NWS. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.