1/13/2025
WT Staff
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January 13, 2025 951 am EST
NWS: Cold front, snow squalls, spotters activated to report severe weather
Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by NWS Binghamton 306 am Mon Jan 13
A cold front pushing through the region today could generate scattered snow squalls across the area late morning through the afternoon. These snow squalls will have the potential to bring a brief period of heavy snow and gusty winds that could quickly produce a half inch of snow across the area. This could also result in poor visibility and slippery road conditions.
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
Impacting Yates-Seneca-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-
Broome-Delaware Counties
Special Weather Statement issued by NWS Burlington 544 am Mon Jan 13
Snow squalls possible in northern New York...
Snow showers are expected today with squalls possible beginning
late this morning, peaking this afternoon through early evening,
as a cold front moves across the area. Affected locations will see
rapidly changing weather and road conditions...with brief heavy
snow and gusty winds. A quick snow accumulation of up to 1 inch is
possible. There is a non-zero chance of a flash freeze, mainly
Champlain Valley, mainly between 3 and 6 PM.
Be prepared for sharply reduced visibilities. Heaviest showers
could produce temporary whiteout conditions and the potential for
dangerous driving conditions. Icy roads are also possible. If you
are traveling and encounter adverse winter driving
conditions...reduce speed and make sure headlights are on.
Impacting Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence Counties
Streamflow Situation from the network of USGS river monitors in NY
Overcast, 35 degrees in the city, the sun will be out later on, high 43 degrees. Overcast, 29 in the west with a slight chance of snow showers after the noon hour, the high near 35. Overcast and 24 degrees at Massena International - Richards Field, the high 33 with snow showers, heavy at times, mostly between 11 am and 1 pm. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph, up to an inch of snow accumulation possible. For tonight, a slight chance of snow showers between 1am and 5am, possibly heavy, low around 19 with southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Streamflows are back down to normal levels statewide with some lower than seasonal values in the Lower Hudson River watershed. The drought map continues with moderate drought in Putnam and north Westchester counties. There are no active floods, nor extreme high or low flows observed.
Drinking water source protection - Textile certification body OEKO-TEX® sets new limit value for PFAS
Toxic materials pollute drinking water sources, above and below ground. Hazardous materials spills reported to state authorities are part of the set of water impacting factors depicted as they happen on the front page map. In addition to the spills covered here, watersheds are impacted by industrial discharges from federally regulated sites, as reported to the Toxic Release Inventory. Sampling is done at landfill test sites for leaching contaminants impacting groundwater. Industrial point-source discharges regulated by national and state discharge permits are known and expected sources of contamination loading the waterways of the state. Municipalities release treated wastewater with an accepted level of residual contaminants. Heavy rains flush untreated sewage into watersheds from combined sanitary and storm sewer storage. In CrimeBox, find the deliberate or negligent violations of the Clean Water Act. All of these factors, plotted in time-space within the watershed tell the story of water, our subject of interest.
Toxics shedding from consumer goods have been showing up in the wastewater for decades. Public awareness and a change in consumer behavior may be the shortest path to curbing the continued pollution of drinking water supplies.
Textile quality standards certifier OEKO-TEX® issued new standards for certification in 2024. "With the widespread use of PFAS and potential impact on human health and the environment, rapid adjustments are required. OEKO-TEX® has replaced the extractable organic fluorine (EOF) method with total fluorine. The new limit value of 100 mg/kg affects OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ECO PASSPORT, LEATHER STANDARD and ORGANIC COTTON as of January 1, 2024. This update enables all OEKO-TEX® certifications to remain compliant with the U.S. regulations on PFAS."
OEKO-TEX® standards cover release of microplastics, and compliance with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Program. Look for the OEKO-TEX® mark on new garments this year, support the higher environmental and health standards through your household wardrobing purchases.
See garment safety certifier Oeko-Tex statement on PFAS, here.
Safe Drinking Water Advisories
The central drainage basin is home to 15 million New Yorkers and industry relying on abundant fresh water supply. See our prior report, an example of streambed erosion impacting an important drinking water reservoir, here.
The new Serious Violator list is due to be released by EPA. See the stats for the prior quarter, how drinking water facility compliance compares in Ohio, New York, Georgia, Louisiana and California, here.
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