12/26/2025
Please stay safe tonight!
❄️ WINTER STORM UPDATE – WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY ❄️
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Westchester County thru 1:00 PM Saturday.
🕓 Timing:
Snow is expected to begin around 4:00 PM today, though some areas may see snow start a bit earlier or later depending on location.
❄️ What We’re Expecting:
• Heavy snow at the start of the storm
• Snowfall rates greater than 1 inch per hour possible early on
• When snow is falling that hard, travel becomes extremely hazardous
• A widespread 6–8 inches of snow is expected countywide
• Some areas may see higher totals depending on where heavier snow bands set up
• Impacts are likely during the evening commute and overnight
🚗 Travel Impacts:
• Rapidly deteriorating road conditions
• Poor visibility during heavy snow bands
• Parkways, bridges, and untreated roads will be especially dangerous
🧤 Winter Weather Safety Tips:
• Avoid unnecessary travel, especially during the heaviest snowfall
• If you must drive, slow down and increase following distance
• Charge phones and keep flashlights handy
• Check on neighbors, especially seniors or those who may need help
• Bring pets indoors and keep them warm
• Use space heaters safely and never leave them unattended
• If power is lost, use generators outdoors only and away from windows and doors
📞 Important Reminders:
• Call 911 for emergencies only
• County, municipal, and state crews are actively treating roadways
Our emergency services teams are ready, but the safest move is staying off the roads during the heaviest snow. If you don’t need to be out, don’t be.
Stay safe, stay warm, Westchester. ❄️
