To open or close, businesses prepare for snow

All Schoharie County Offices will be closed Friday due to the storm.

However, restaurants like The Farmers Beef and Brew are tracking the storm day of before making a decision.

The owner, Jennie Flagler says safety is a big concern.

The restaurant normally opens at 11 am, but Flagler said the road conditions will be the determining factor. “We just kind of monitor each storm to keep in mind employees, have to travel in to work we just want to keep them safe,” she said.

Our First Warning Weather team says traveling in the morning and evening will be the most difficult. Some tips to keep in mind when driving, is to reduce speed and leave enough space for cars in front of you.