Think it s cold and windy in Utica/Rome? You should see and hear it on the top of Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York.
It was so cold and windy at the ASRC Whiteface Mountain Field Station, the antennas on the roundhouse roof needed to be de-iced. Just listen to the wind whip across the top of the mountain in the video posted on their Facebook page.
At 5:15am on Tuesday, March 2nd the temperature read -20, almost 30 degrees colder than Utica, and that was WITHOUT the wind chill. It ll eventually warm up to 14 today atop Whiteface, but possible 75mph wind gusts will make it feel as low as 47 below.
.WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY. WHERE.Oneida, Madison, Otsego, and Delaware counties. WHEN.From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS.The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
High Wind Warning
.HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY. WHERE.Madison, Southern Oneida, and Otsego counties. WHEN.From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS.Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS.Winds will increase this afternoon and will be strongest this evening through tonight.
High Wind Warning And Snow For Utica, Rome Areas
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High Wind Warning will go into effect from 1PM Monday March 1st through 10AM Tuesday March 2nd. This is for Madison, Southern Oneida and Otsego counties. WHAT.Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. IMPACTS.Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS.Winds will increase this afternoon and will
be strongest this evening through tonight.
If you plan on driving, please be aware of trees and branches scattered on roadways.