Penn Lake Weather

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8
inches with up to 8 to 10 inches along the south facing slopes of
the southwest Adirondacks.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations will be along the south
facing slopes of the southwest Adirondacks with snowfall rates up
to 0.5 to 1.5" per hour at times especially this afternoon into
this evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below
possible with the coldest wind chills in the southwest Adirondacks
and the spine of the southern Green Mountains.

* WHERE...In New York, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton,
and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western
Windham Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.