Penn Lake Weather

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches with the highest amounts near and north of
Route 28.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snowfall rates will reach up
to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

HAZARDS...An area of snow showers accompanied by winds of up to 30
MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile.

LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 147 PM EST, snow showers were along a
line extending from 8 miles north of Caroga Lake to near Springfield
and moving east at 35 MPH.

THESE SNOW SHOWERS WILL BE NEAR...Fort Plain, St. Johnsville,
Ephratah, Caroga Lake, and Caroga Lake
Public Campground around 150 PM EST.
Canajoharie, Sharon Springs, and Ames around 155 PM EST.
Gloversville around 200 PM EST.
Johnstown, Fonda, and Mayfield around 205 PM EST.
Northville, Cranberry Creek, and Northampton Beach Public
Campground around 210 PM EST.
Broadalbin, Fort Johnson, and Tribes Hill around 215 PM EST.
Amsterdam and Edinburg around 220 PM EST.
Hagaman and Central Bridge around 225 PM EST.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 88 between exits 21 and 25.
Interstate 90 between exits 25 and 30.
Interstate 890 between exits 1a and 9.
Interstate 87 between exits 10 and 17N.

SAFETY INFO...
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this squall.
Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to
accidents.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time to reach your destination.