Freezing Drizzle, Snow Equals Overnight Travel Problems

Motorists throughout parts of the Hudson Valley should use caution while traveling Thursday night into early Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement because of patchy freezing drizzle or occasional light snow.

For Columbia, Dutchess and Ulster counties, patchy freezing drizzle is possible for parts of the eastern Catskills and mid-Hudson Valley.

Isolated icy spots may occur on untreated surfaces, the NWS said.

For Orange, Putnam, Rockland and northern Westchester counties, there is the possibility of occasional light snow or freezing drizzle into Thursday night, especially across higher elevations of the lower Hudson Valley.

Although accumulations are expected to be minimal, any ice can cause travel difficulties.

Motorists should be prepared for the possibility of slippery roads and reduced visibilities.

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