Hochul issues state of emergency for extreme cold, winter storm in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for upcoming cold weather and a winter storm that will hit the state this weekend. Zabyl Koffa | Staff Photographer
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the upcoming extreme cold and winter storm that will hit New York this Sunday.
The state of emergency comes as a massive snowstorm approaches upstate New York Sunday morning into Monday. Syracuse may get nine to 16 inches, with other parts of central New York possibly getting 12 to 18 inches of snow during this time frame, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind chills in the region are expected to drop to minus 12 degrees with low temperatures around zero Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
“Winter in New York is nothing we can’t handle, but it is important to take the risks that come with extreme cold seriously,” Hochul said in a Friday release. “Safety is always the top priority, so make sure you are ready to face this storm.”
The governor’s office warned against travelling during the storm, urging residents to avoid driving in the snow and wearing at least three layers of clothing to prevent frostbite.
This story will be updated with additional reporting.
