Winter Weather in the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. -- A wintry mix of heavy snow and ice is expected across upstate New York today.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning starting this morning that could dump 4 to 12 inches of snow on the Mohawk and Schoharie valleys and the greater Capital Region. East of Albany, freezing rain is expected.

Heavy snow is also possible in central New York and the Southern Tier as a storm moves up the East Coast. A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is anticipated.

The Albany International Airport reports that they are open and operating, but have canceled or delayed four flights.  The aiport, as always, advises passengers to check their flights before heading to the airport.

CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Steve LaPointe is tracking the winter storm that is coming through, and for a complete look at the forecast click here.

You can also find a great resource explaining the different precipitations you can see in a winter storm.  To watch that click here.

Several schools, churches and community centers have closed or are closing early because of the weather.  For a complete list of those click here.

We want to see what the winter weather is like for you and your community!  Share your winter storm photos with us by emailing them to news@cbs6albany.com .  You can also upload them here on the website or see the photos from other CBS 6 viewers by visiting our Winter Storm Photo Gallery.