Governor Cuomo has opted to activate the State's Emergency Operations Center in anticipation of heavy snowfall that's expected to hit New York in the next 24 hours.

The National Weather Service is calling for up to as much as 16 inches of snow throughout the Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, Capitol Region and New York City area.

"As New York faces another winter storm, the Emergency Operations Center will ensure that resources are made available to keep residents, as well as visitors, safe as they travel for the Thanksgiving holiday,” Governor Cuomo said. “I urge motorists to avoid unnecessary trips but, if you must drive, to exercise caution and to check your route before leaving."

 

The Governor additionally announced the following traffic restrictions that are in effect in anticipation of heavy snowfall in the region:

  • Beginning 7am, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, long tandem vehicles will be banned from the New York State Thruway on I-90, both directions from Interchange 32 (Westmoreland/Rome) to Interchange 24 (Exit 24) and on I-87, both directions from Interchange 24 (Albany) to the New York City line. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
  • Beginning 7am, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, commercial vehicles will be banned from Interstate 84, both directions, from the Pennsylvania border to the Connecticut border.

 

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