The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Winter Storm Watch from 10 p.m. February 24 through 10 p.m. February 25 for areas south of Albany and Rensselaer counties.. Six to 12 inches of snow are expected. "Snowfall rates could exceed an inch per hour at times from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday," according to the National Weather Service. "Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute."