A powerful winter storm is set to hit Upstate New York and the New York City area this weekend, bringing a mix of heavy snow, freezing rain, and powerful winds. The storm will move in from the southern plains,

Syracuse, N.Y. — The odds of ice forming on trees and roads across Upstate New York tonight and Thursday have dropped, but the storm will still be messy and scattered areas of ice could still cause travel issues.

Governor Hochul has directed state agencies to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to bring snow, ice, and gusty winds across New York this weekend.