Winter Weather Advisory: Safety Tips for Hamilton and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. The advisory is in effect from 2:59 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

The weather service expects freezing rain and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

Slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible. These hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Drivers should slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. To check the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Winter Driving Tips

Share your travel plans: Inform family or friends of your destination, route, and estimated arrival time when traveling in winter weather.

Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and keep essential winter supplies in your car. These include a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, a flashlight, a cell phone, a blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.

Stay calm when stranded: If you become stranded, stay calm. Notify someone about your situation and location. Do not try to walk to safety. Attach a cloth to your car’s antenna or mirror to signal for help. Make your vehicle more visible by using your dome light and flashers.

Be aware of snow plows: Watch for snow plows and give them plenty of space. Only pass a plow when you can see the road ahead clearly.

Check road conditions: Verify current road conditions before your journey. This will help you make informed travel decisions.

Stay safe on icy roads by following these winter driving tips and reducing the risk of accidents during winter storms.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service of United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile data from the National Weather Service.