A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Town of Mount Hope thru 11am Thursday. 
*WINTER STORM WARNING**
A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect throughout the entire region Tri-State Region.
Much of the region will see 8-12 inches of snowfall with areas in northern and higher elevations seeing up to possibly 18, with some areas seeing up to 1-3" per hour snowfall rate.
Liquid/snow ratios are expected to be 10/1 which will give us on average a lighter average snow (not heart attack snow)
Winds are anticipated to remain at 20-35mph with gusts up to 50mph possible.
Timing of this storm is anticipated to begin around 3:00-5:00 p.m. and is expected to remain until approximately 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Instructions:
At this time the Mount Hope Police would like to remind area residents to consider taking the following preparedness activities
* Fill up all gas tanks, generators and firewood cribs
* Charge all electronics in the event of potential power outages
* Don't forget the bread and milk
* Bring in all pets.
* Ensure snow brushes and ice scrapers are in the vehicle
* Keep an extra blanket in the car for emergencies
Address/Location
Town of Mount Hope Police Dept.
7 Baker Street
Otisville, NY 10963
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 845-386-9442
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning