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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
TSA Officer Eric Sauerschell helps holiday travelers through Albany County International Airport Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
TSA Officer Eric Sauerschell helps holiday travelers through Albany County International Airport Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Holiday travel moves easily through Albany County International Airport despite a few delays and cancellations Saturday Dec. 23, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
A NYSDOT snow plow clears Albany Shaker Road near the airport Friday Dec. 22, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
A NYSDOT snow plow clears Albany Shaker Road near the airport Friday Dec. 22, 2017 in Colonie, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
A town snow plow clears the parking lot at Lions Park Friday Dec. 22, 2017 in Niskayuna, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
A town snow plow clears the parking lot at Lions Park Friday Dec. 22, 2017 in Niskayuna, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Allie Alopes, 19, of Boston scores a goal on Kyle Valiquette, 18, of Saratoga Springs during a friendly game of hockey on the ice at the Saratoga State Park Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
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Allie Alopes, 19, of Boston, left is all smiles after scoring a goal on Kyle Valiquette, 18, of Saratoga Springs during a friendly game of hockey on the ice at the Saratoga State Park Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
lessAllie Alopes, 19, of Boston, left is all smiles after scoring a goal on Kyle Valiquette, 18, of Saratoga Springs during a friendly game of hockey on the ice at the Saratoga State Park Friday Dec 22, 2017 in
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A man spreads ice melt on the sidewalk along Henry Johnson Blvd. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
A man spreads ice melt on the sidewalk along Henry Johnson Blvd. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Carrie Robinson of Ballston Spa is out for a jog in the fresh snow at the Saratoga State Park Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
Carrie Robinson of Ballston Spa is out for a jog in the fresh snow at the Saratoga State Park Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
With a fresh snowfall on Broadway and Holiday decorations in the window of a store it is truly looking a lot like Christmas Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
With a fresh snowfall on Broadway and Holiday decorations in the window of a store it is truly looking a lot like Christmas Friday Dec 22, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/ Times Union)
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Freezing tonight, Christmas snow may reach 6 inches
The mercury will linger above freezing Saturday until midnight when temperatures will fall rapidly back into the upper 20's.
The National Weather Service says that mushy slush in parking lots, sidewalks or side streets will freeze and be very slippery.
Meteorologist Evan Heller had an updated Christmas Day weather report late this afternoon.
"The latest forecast shows us getting 4 to 6 inches of snow starting on Christmas Eve around 10 p.m. and ending early Christmas afternoon," Heller said noting it was a perfect snowfall for children. "As they go to bed, they'll see the snow falling. And then they'll wake up to the Capital Region's biggest snowfall so far in the season."
Here's the forecast through the Christmas weekend:
Saturday night: Temperatures will remain above 32 until midnight when they will begin falling below freezing. Albany area residents can expect light drizzle and fog.
As of 5 p.m. the winter advisory has been lifted for the Albany area. But it remains in place until 6 p.m. for Saratoga, Glen Falls and Schenectady where ice may glaze the streets more thickly.
Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday night: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day: From 4 to 6 inches of snow likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a west wind 8 to 18 mph. Winds may gust as high as 46 mph and a wind advisory may be issued. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
During Saturday, roads were slippery and the state Department of Transportation warned of accidents around the region during the busy holiday weekend.
Albany International Airport reported mostly on-time arrivals and departures as of 5 p.m. Check the airport's arrivals and departures site for the latest information.
National Grid's website said 357 customers in Saratoga County were without power just before 5 p.m., according to National Grid's website. About 56 were without power in Schenectady County but power had been restored to 500 in Warren County. Less than 8 customers in Albany and Rensselaer counties remained without power.
Because of the messy weather, the Empire State Plaza Ice Rink closed Saturday. For updates on the status of the rink and winter activities at the Plaza, click on "Winter at the Plaza" at www.ogs.ny.gov, visit the Empire State Plaza Events page on Facebook, or follow @plazaevents on Twitter.
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