The rumors have been swirling all week, along with snowfall predictions ranging from 2 to 24 inches. The exact pattern of the storm moving up the Atlantic coast is still being closely monitored, but with each passing day it looks like we may get our first significant snowfall for the Capital Region. 

On Thursday afternoon the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Capital Region, the Hudson Valley, the Mohawk Valley and the Catskills. An expected 5-10 inches are possible when the snow begins falling Saturday afternoon and early evening. The snow will likely be heaviest overnight into Sunday. Complicating the matter, wind gusts could get up to 35 mph, causing visibility problems for drivers. 

As with any storm, patterns can change so B 95.5 will keep you up to date on the latest. Since this would be the first (and certainly not last) significant storm of the season, be prepared with your shovel, snow brush, scraper, and be sure to top off your windshield wiper fluid. 

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