Weather Alerts For Benson, NY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 201 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Fulton- Including the cities of Northwood, Hoffmeister, Caroga Lake, Sabattis, McKeever, Ilion, Mohawk, Old Forge, Big Moose, Nobleboro, Wells, Frankfort, Eagle Bay, Long Lake, Herkimer, Little Falls, Atwell, and Dolgeville 201 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in portions of the southern Adirondacks on Wednesday. Visibilities can be become quickly reduced due to falling snow. Highest snowfall accumulations on Wednesday is currently forecasted to remain north of the New York Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. &&