Traffic Alert: New York State Police issue winter storm travel warning

Traffic Alert: New York State Police issue winter storm travel warning

ALBANY, NY – The New York State Police have issued a travel advisory as an winter storm moves into the Hudson Valley tonight and tomorrow.

“The area is expecting a significant amount of snowfall the evening of March 13, 2023, into the morning of March 14, 2023. If you do not have to travel, please stay off the roads, the NYSP said today. “Troopers will be out checking all major routes of travel to ensure that motorists are as safe as possible and working with local Emergency Operations Centers as needed. The State Police need your assistance to make this possible. Motorists traveling in areas impacted by the snow and ice are asked to leave with extra time to make a slow and careful drive to your destination.”

Police are asking drivers to consider the snow accumulation on the roads, the current snowfall rate, the wind, and visibility.