On Sunday at 1:07 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 3 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan counties.

The weather service comments, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible."

"Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes," says the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation."

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