BURLINGTON Vt. — The National Weather Service in Burlington, Vt. has issued a winter storm warning for mixed winter precipitation across far Northern New York from 5 a.m. today to 5 a.m. Sunday.
A quarter to half inch of freezing rain plus a light sleet is expected across portions of Northern New York, including the immediate St. Lawrence River Valley.
Icy road conditions will develop this morning across the St. Lawrence Valley and northwestern Clinton County. Icy roads will persist through much of the day and into tonight due to freezing rain and sleet.
Some minor damage to tree branches or power lines is possible due to the ice accumulation and winds of 15 to 25 mph. Isolated power outages are possible.
Sleet and freezing rain will begin to overspread Northern New York during the pre-dawn hours today. Periods of sleet and freezing rain will continue across the warning area today with temperatures near or slightly below freezing. The most significant icing will likely take place close to the St. Lawrence River Valley, due to a cold northeasterly wind.
