The National Weather Service warns that a Nor'easter may hit New York this weekend into early next week.
A winter storm watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon for the southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Schoharie valley and the eastern Catskills.
A significant winter storm is expected to impact the warning area from Sunday morning through Monday with 9 inches or more of snowfall accumulation possible. The heaviest snow accumulations are expected to occur at elevations above 1500 feet, especially across the southern Adirondacks.
In addition to the potential for heavy snow, strong and gusty winds may down tree limbs and power lines. The strongest winds are expected across the higher terrain with the wind direction shifting from southeast Sunday morning to east Sunday afternoon and then northeast Sunday night and Monday. Sustained wind speeds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph are possible. East and northeast facing slopes of mountains will be especially vulnerable.
The snow and wind are expected to result from a low pressure system over the southeast United States Saturday evening which will move to the Delmarva Peninsula Sunday afternoon and then intensify rapidly as it moves toward Long Island Sunday evening and then it may rotate back toward the northwest into central New England Monday afternoon. A slight change in this storm track will likely result in a significant difference in precipitation type and snowfall accumulations.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
