Potential Snowfall on Tap for Oneonta, New York
Hope you've been enjoying the recent mild weather we've been experiencing. Old Man Winter is peeking around the corner with the potential for snowfall in our area increasing as the week goes on.
According to the National Weather Service, today marks the last warm and dry day for a while, with highs reaching the 50s and low 60s. A complex weather system will move into the area tonight, bringing rain that will transition to snow Thursday night and persist into Friday. The heavy, wet snow is expected to accumulate most in higher elevations. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watches have been issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills, with the possibility of additional counties being added in future updates.
Meteorologist Mark Margavage says: "Plowable Snow Potential valid November 21-23, with the primary time for snow from about 7pm Nov 21st to 7pm Nov 22nd with only showery precipitation lasting on into the 23rd.(This forecast was made using a 51-member ensemble)
It looks like Northeast Pennsylvania and portions of Delaware County, New York will see the biggest impacts from this storm. Otsego County's snow amounts will vary by location. Southwestern areas of the county will get more snow with less accumulations closer to the Schoharie County border.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area:
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches possible in the higher elevations and up to 4 inches in lower elevations.
* WHERE...A portion of central New York.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
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