Ithaca area bracing for heavy snow

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Car in a snow-covered parking lot (file) Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto/607 News Now

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — A large winter storm is headed our way.

The National Weather Service has issued a pair of alerts for the Southern Tier: a cold weather advisory from 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, and a winter storm watch from 1 a.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday. Cortland County Undersheriff Chad Burhans says be ready.

You should also be prepared in case you’re snowed in at home.

607 News Now and 870AM/97.7FM News Talk WHCU will keep you informed of school closings and travel conditions Monday, Jan. 26 on 607 This Morning.

FULL INTERVIEW: Cortland County Undersheriff Chad Burhans on 607 This Morning

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