The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 28, 2012) – The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued an Winter Storm Watch effective from Wednesday, February 28 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, March 1.

Affected jurisdictions are Delaware County, Otsego County and Sullivan County.

A complex storm system over the Midwest will spread a variety of winter weather into the region Wednesday into Thursday.

The storm will begin as snow then change to a mixture of snow and freezing rain late Wednesday into Thursday morning before tapering off Thursday afternoon.

Locations: The Western Catskills and Upper Susquehanna Basin

Hazards: snow and ice accumulation.

Accumulations: 4 To 8 inches of snow, and up to a quarter inch of ice.

Timing: Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning.

Temperatures: Around 30.

Winds: Southeast 5 To 10 mph.

Impacts: Snow and ice accumulation will make travel difficult late Wednesday into Thursday.

Instructions: A winter storm watch is in effect because heavy snow and ice accumulation is a possibility, but not a certainty. Travel conditions could become hazardous, so it is important to monitor the latest forecasts and statements if you are planning to travel in the watch area.

(Photo by Carol Montana)