The Hudson Valley is experiencing yet another winter storm and this time, up to a quarter-inch of ice is expected to cover roads, trees, and power lines.

Central Hudson says they're prepared for any power outages that it could create.

"We’ve got our crews ready. We’ve got a complement of 275 tree and line workers," said Joe Jenkins, associate director of media relations for Central Hudson. "And we’ve put the snow chains on the trucks, got the equipment ready, and if power outages happen, we’ll be ready to go."

The National Weather Service says to expect dangerous road conditions and not head out if you don't have to. Utility crews stressed those issues with this storm, as opposed to previous ones that brought fluffy snow.

“It just didn’t accumulate on the branches and the wires and put as much weight and strain on them as ice has the potential to do,” Jenkins said.

And crews responding to outages could be slowed by snow accumulating on the sides of roads.

So what should you do if you encounter a downed power line?

“Number one, assume that it’s live. All power lines should be assumed that they’re live, and stay at least 30 feet away from them. And now, if you see that there’s a downed tree limb, it’s also important to remember that power lines can be tangled within those tree limbs. That presents another hazard, as well,” Jenkins said.

To report outages in your area, contact Central Hudson at CenHud.com or at (845) 452-2700.