WINTER STORM, schools closed, snow emergencies declared

A nasty commute awaited drivers on the roads Wednesday morning. Several minor accidents have been reported and it's a slow ride on the major roads.

More than 450 schools have closed or delayed classes for the day. Click here for the latest list of closures.

Click here for the latest forecast.

Albany International Airport
Open and operating. As of 1:40 p.m. (1/07), six flights had been delayed and 10 flights had been canceled. Check the airport's Web site for the latest and with your carrier for information about connecting flights.

Power Outages:

According to National Grid's web site, more than 800 customers in Warren County are without power (as of 1:40 p.m. 1/07).  Power there is expected to be restored by 11:45 Wednesday night.

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Towns and cities in the area have issued snow emergencies.

Town of Greenport

The town of Greenport has declared a snow emergency that began this morning (1/07) and runs through the end of the day. During the snow emergency residents cannot park on any town streets.

Town of Schodack
The town of Schodack's emergency will last through 7 p.m. That means cars may not park on public streets.

Village of Stillwater

 A snow emergency is in effect for the village of Stillwater from midnight (1/6) until midnight (1/7). During that time there is no parking on any village streets.

Town of Waterford

The town of Waterford has declared a snow emergency until further notice.