North Country could see first fall snow Friday night into Saturday
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a chance of rain and snow across the North Country from Friday into Saturday, including a chance of snow Friday night.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
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The North Country could see its first snowfall of the fall season from Friday night into Saturday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a chance of rain and snow and no expected accumulation amounts specified in the forecast. The possibility could affect communities across Northern New York, including the Watertown area and parts of the North Country near Massena.
Friday could begin with a 30% chance of snow before 9 a.m., followed by a chance of rain. The high is expected to be near 42 degrees. Friday night could bring rain before 8 p.m., a mix of rain and snow from about 8 to 10 p.m., and a chance of snow after 10 p.m. The low is forecast near 28 degrees, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Saturday's forecast includes a 30% chance of rain and snow, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 43 degrees. A chance of rain and snow could continue Saturday night, when the low is expected to be near 29 degrees.
The National Weather Service offices serving the region handle different parts of the North Country. The Buffalo office covers the Watertown area, while the Burlington, Vermont, office serves the Massena area.
The forecast follows a stretch of cool, unsettled weather. Tuesday is expected to bring showers, with a high near 51, while Wednesday's high is forecast near 47 and Thursday's near 44. Thursday night could bring rain followed by a chance of rain and snow, then snow after 11 p.m.
A National Weather Service climate summary for Watertown recorded a high of 51 degrees, a low of 43 degrees and 0.07 inches of rain on Nov. 9. The summary recorded no snow that day.
A separate forecast discussion described the potential snow Friday into Saturday as minor, particularly at higher elevations, with little chance of significant winter impacts. Residents should check the National Weather Service forecast for Watertown and local forecasts for updates as the weekend approaches.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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