Freezing Drizzle and Black Ice Alert Issued for Parts of New York

Weather warning in effect until 6 a.m. for several upstate New York counties.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for freezing drizzle and black ice in parts of upstate New York until 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The alert covers Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Warren and Washington counties.

Why it matters

Freezing drizzle and black ice can make roads and sidewalks extremely hazardous, leading to dangerous driving and walking conditions. This alert is intended to warn residents to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas during the early morning hours.

The details

According to the National Weather Service, the wintry mix has diminished but some pockets of freezing drizzle may linger in the Hudson River Valley and western New England. Patchy fog will also reduce visibility. Untreated roads and sidewalks will be slick, and areas of black ice are possible where wet ground has frozen.

  • The weather alert was issued at 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The alert is in effect until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather alerts and warnings.

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The takeaway

Residents in the affected counties should exercise caution when traveling early Wednesday morning, as freezing drizzle and black ice can make roads and sidewalks extremely hazardous. Avoiding unnecessary travel is recommended until the alert expires at 6 a.m.