Upstate NY Braces for Heavy Rain and First Snowfall of the Season

A strong storm is set to hit Upstate New York, bringing 1 to 3 inches of rain and some wet snow, particularly in higher elevations, from tonight through Saturday morning. This precipitation will help alleviate the drought affecting the state, though it won't completely resolve the rain deficits in the southeastern regions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of the Southern Tier, with the heaviest rain expected in the lower Hudson Valley. Wet snow could cause slippery conditions in higher elevations, with up to 7 inches possible in some areas.