The Thruway Authority does a really good job of plowing the road and the airports do a pretty good job in winter weather as well. Everyone is ready, so I wouldn't worry about getting stuck. I am outside of Albany, NY which is about 3 hours east and they are calling for mostly rain. But, my wife is from Western New York and I went to college out on the Southern Tier and they do a really good job of dealing with snow and ice. Even last year when Buffalo had the feet and feet of snow the Thruway was opened in 48 hours. I wouldn't change any of my plans!