Winter storm dumps 9 inches in some areas, Emergency Management says more on the way
NORWICH – A heavy snow advisory was in effect for all of Chenango County on Thursday. The storm hit the area mid-morning and dumped between six and nine inches of snow before tapering off around 6 p.m.
City of Norwich Emergency Management Officer A. Wesley Jones said some parts of Chenango County saw up to nine inches of snow during the storm, which was concentrated over a six to eight hour period. Several accidents were reported as a result of the weather. “There were quite a few accidents reported, but not any more than we expected,” Jones said, explaining that the accidents were mostly minor, and no major injuries were reported.
While the county did see a significant amount of accumulation, Jones said if the same snow fall had occurred over night, it probably wouldn’t have been a problem. He explained that because of the time of day, more drivers were on the road, causing more weather-related accidents.
With nearly a foot of snow already on the ground in some places, one winter storm has come to an end, but Jones explained that another even larger storm could be on the way. The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a winter storm watch for parts of New York, including Chenango County. A winter storm watch means that heavy snow fall is a possibility, but not yet a certainty.
The storm watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning. Jones explained that a classic Nor’Easter is moving up the coast, making its way toward New York. According to the National Weather Service, “This Nor’Easter is expected to spread snow across the region on Saturday night, and the snow could become heavy on Sunday.” The storm carries the potential for a foot or more of snow fall.
“The biggest question is if sleet or freezing rain will mix in,” Jones explained. “If that happens, it could cut down the total snow accumulation, but if the warm air is limited, there is the potential for a foot of snow.”
The Emergency Management Office encourages drivers to use caution when traveling on the roadways and to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
“People just need to use common sense, and some people don’t,” Jones said. “If you don’t need to go out, don’t.”
For more information on the progressing storm, visit the Norwich Emergency Management web site at www.norwichnewyork.net/emergency, where you can sign up to receive e-mail updates on serious weather conditions.
City of Norwich Emergency Management Officer A. Wesley Jones said some parts of Chenango County saw up to nine inches of snow during the storm, which was concentrated over a six to eight hour period. Several accidents were reported as a result of the weather. “There were quite a few accidents reported, but not any more than we expected,” Jones said, explaining that the accidents were mostly minor, and no major injuries were reported.
While the county did see a significant amount of accumulation, Jones said if the same snow fall had occurred over night, it probably wouldn’t have been a problem. He explained that because of the time of day, more drivers were on the road, causing more weather-related accidents.
With nearly a foot of snow already on the ground in some places, one winter storm has come to an end, but Jones explained that another even larger storm could be on the way. The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a winter storm watch for parts of New York, including Chenango County. A winter storm watch means that heavy snow fall is a possibility, but not yet a certainty.
The storm watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning. Jones explained that a classic Nor’Easter is moving up the coast, making its way toward New York. According to the National Weather Service, “This Nor’Easter is expected to spread snow across the region on Saturday night, and the snow could become heavy on Sunday.” The storm carries the potential for a foot or more of snow fall.
“The biggest question is if sleet or freezing rain will mix in,” Jones explained. “If that happens, it could cut down the total snow accumulation, but if the warm air is limited, there is the potential for a foot of snow.”
The Emergency Management Office encourages drivers to use caution when traveling on the roadways and to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.
“People just need to use common sense, and some people don’t,” Jones said. “If you don’t need to go out, don’t.”
For more information on the progressing storm, visit the Norwich Emergency Management web site at www.norwichnewyork.net/emergency, where you can sign up to receive e-mail updates on serious weather conditions.
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