Snowstorm Will Have Massive Impact Today In New York

A major snowstorm will have a massive impact on thousands of New Yorkers as lake effect snow is pounding parts of the state.

The third major lake effect snow effect is set to drop several feet of snow areas along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario over the next 24 to 48 hours.

This will have a major impact on travel and force the closing of area businesses and schools.

Today is expected to be the worst day with lake effect snow and very gusty winds expected all day long. If you are traveling make sure that you give yourself plenty of time and space on the roads.

READ MORE: OPEN LETTER TO PRIVATE SNOWPLOW DRIVERS IN NEW YORK STATE

Also, make sure to give snowplows plenty of room to do their work. You don't want to be like this driver who caused an accident last year.

The New York State Thruway Authority has some helpful tips for drivers when they are on the road alongside a snowplow this winter.

WHILE DRIVING NEAR A SNOWPLOW:

• If you find yourself behind a snowplow, stay behind it until it’s safe to pass.  Remember, a snowplow driver has a limited field of vision.  Stay back (15 car lengths) until you’re sure it is safe to pass or until the plow pulls off the road.

 

• Remember that the road in front of the plow is usually in much worse condition than the roadway behind the plow.  Plows will typically travel under 35 miles per hour and there is always a temptation to pass them.

 

 

• Allow plenty of room when passing a snowplow.  Do not cut back into the lane ahead of the truck too quickly since the plow extends several feet ahead of the truck.  Some snowplows are equipped with a “wing plow,” extending off the side of the truck