More Snow, Freezing Rain For Capital Region & Upstate NY Tuesday

Tuesday's evening commute could be a little messy in the Capital Region.

While we have not gotten a blockbuster storm this month, January has certainly brought a more active pattern of winter weather and that will continue as we get deeper into the work week.

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Snow, Ice, and Rain Making Its Way To Upstate New York

A wintry mix is making its way to Upstate New York Tuesday into Wednesday, according to your News Channel 13 First Warning Forecast. A mix of light snow and rain will develop tomorrow afternoon and will contribute to a messy evening commute.

National Weather Service of Albany

National Weather Service (NWS) snowfall estimates are calling for 1 to 2 inches in the Capital Region will see a coating to 2 inches of snow, with 2 to 3 possible in areas east and west of the greater Albany area.

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For some areas, NWS says freezing rain could also be a part of the wintry mix Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Capital Region's Worst Roads To Drive In The Snow

Driving in the Capital Region can be a chore in the warmer months. But during the winter, there are some roads local drivers would rather avoid. That applies when the snow falls and in some cases when our wintertime nemesis, pool-sized potholes, begin reproducing like rabbits! Here are the worst Capital Region roads to navigate while driving in the snow according to YOU.

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Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED]

Another Upstate New York winter is upon us. And while it is popular for forecasters to predict a cold and snowy winter ahead, how much snow would it actually take to make it an all-time winter when it comes to big a big snowfall total for the season? In the average winter, the National Weather Service (NWS_ says we get 59.2 inches of snow in Albany. We will have to crush that number this winter for the season ahead to make this NWS top 10 list of our snowiest Albany winters on record.

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See The 10 Biggest April Snowfalls In Albany History [RANKED]

In Upstate New York, you can never feel fully secure that snow is completely done until late spring. While we usually do not see a ton of snow in April, it is not unheard of. And if history tells us anything, a big April snowstorm is always possible. We have had a few April doozies over the years, and here are the top 10 April snowfalls on record in Albany according to the National Weather Service.

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