The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS (December 29, 2013) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:Broome County (All), Chemung County (All), Chenango County (All), Cortland County (All), Delaware County (All), Otsego County (All), Schuyler County (All), Steuben County (All), Sullivan County (All), Tioga County (All), Tompkins County (All)

Description:…A Mix Of Snow And Rain Making For Slippery Travel In South Central New York The Catskills And The Northern Tier Of Eastern Pennsylvania…

A Mix Of Rain And Snow Continues To Fall Across A Wide Area Of South Central New York, The Catskills And The Northern Tier Of Eastern Pennsylvania Late This Afternoon.

Temperatures Were Hovering Between 31 Degrees And 35 Degrees And Many Road Surfaces Were Actually At Or Below Freezing.

The Mixed Rain And Snow Has Caused Numerous Slippery Spots On Roadways And Was Leading To Many Accidents.

The Rain And Snow Will Turn To All Snow By Early Evening With 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Possible Before The Snow Ends Late In The Evening.

In Delaware And Otsego Counties, Snow Accumulations Will Range From 2 To 5 Inches.

The Higher Terrain Will See The Most Snow And The Most Slippery Conditions Into This Evening But There Were Reports Of Slippery Conditions Even In Some Valleys.

Motorists Should Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Slow Down. Allow Extra Time To Reach Your Destination.

Do Not Assume The Roads Are Just Wet As Patchy Ice Is Present In Many Areas. This Is The Main Cause Of Accidents.

Listen To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Local Media For The Latest Updates On This Situation.

Also Visit The NWS Website At Http://Weather.Gov/Bgm

Instructions: Please stay tuned to your local radio or TV Station for more information.