KALY issues SPS valid 2019-12-02T00:50:00Z 892 WWUS81 KALY 020050 SPSALY Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 750 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019 MAZ001-025-NYZ040-047>054-058>061-020400- Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Montgomery-Schoharie- Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga- Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia- 750 PM EST Sun Dec 1 2019 ....BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW THROUGH THE LATE EVENING HOURS... Bands of heavy snow have been moving across the eastern Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County, the northeastern Catskills, Helderbergs, Capital Region, Hudson Valley of Greene and Columbia Counties, the northern Taconics and the Berkshires this evening. Snowfall rates have been one to two inches per hour at times and visibility is being reduced to one quarter mile or less. Based on radar trends and model guidance, periods of heavy snowfall will continue over the next few hours. Travel is highly discouraged through the late evening, as the combination of snow covered roads and low visibility will make for dangerous travel conditions. If you must travel, be sure to allow for extra time to reach your destination. $$ Frugis