Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday urged New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this week, as severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are in the forecast for downstate regions on Monday and Tuesday, causing the potential for localized flash flooding in flood-prone regions.
Threat of Widespread Power Outages in Impacted Areas Due to Heavy, Wet Snow and Gusty Wind; Hazardous Travel Conditions Expected for Monday Evening Through Wednesday Morning.
Up to a Foot of Heavy Snow Expected to Impact Capital, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, North Country and Southern Tier Regions Beginning Monday Evening Through Tuesday; Statewide Impacts of at Least One to Two Inches of Snow, Including Up to Six Inches of Snow in New York City.
Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency for the entire State of New York in advance of a significant winter weather system forecast to bring a mixed bag of hazards across the state beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Monday.