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NWS Albany - Dangerous Wind Chills & Lake Effect Snow - Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 330 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Wind chill warnings and advisories are in effect through Friday morning. Lake effect snows continue into a portion of the western Adirondacks tonight. Please refer to the briefing for details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Dangerous Wind Chill Values & Lake Effect Snow - Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 415 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 31 Jan '19

31 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, An Arctic air mass will continue to remain in place over the region today. The combination of the cold temperatures and breezy conditions will produce dangerously low wind chill values this morning. Wind Chill Values will reach as low as 20 to 35 below zero this morning. Wind Chill Advisories and Wind Chill Warnings are in effect for the entire region through the morning hours. Additional wind chill advisories will likely be needed for the higher elevations for tonight, as wind chill values will be as low at 15 to 30 below zero for tonight once again. See attached briefing for details. In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks through tonight. Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Herkimer County & Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Hamilton County through tonight. Up to 8 inches of snow is possible in extreme northern Herkimer County. Please see attached briefing for further details on these winter hazards. Be sure to check out our website for cold weather safety tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Dangerously Low Chill Values & Lake Effect Snow Expected - Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 - 445 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, *Wind Chill Warnings have been expanded to including Litchfield Hills, western Mohawk Valley, northern Fulton and north Warren Counties, Helderbergs, northern and central Taconics.* An Arctic cold front will pass east of the region by this evening. Behind the front, a bitterly cold air mass will move into the region this evening and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerously low wind chill values, especially tonight through Thursday morning. Wind Chill Values will reach as low as 20 to 35 below zero. Wind Chill Advisories and Wind Chill Warnings are in effect for the entire region through Thursday morning. See attached briefing for details. In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks tonight through Thursday night. Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Herkimer County & Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Hamilton County for late today through Thursday night. Up to 15 inches of snow is possible in extreme northern Herkimer County. Please see attached briefing for further details on these winter hazards. Be sure to check out our website for cold weather safety tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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ACTION: NWS Albany Extreme Cold Conference Call - 11:30AM Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, We invite you to join us for an extreme cold conference call today, Wednesday January 30, 2019 at 11:30AM. Time: 11:30AM Wednesday January 30, 2019 Dial in information: 1-203-607-8442 Passcode: 1308903 Please remember to mute your phone. Due to limited phone lines, please bring participants listening to the call to a central location in your facility. The fewer lines that are tied up, the more people will be allowed to participate. Attached please find the presentation we will be discussing during the conference call. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Snow Squalls, Strong Wind, Dangerously Low Chill Values & Lake Effect Snow Expected - Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 - 1030 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, An Arctic cold front will pass through the region this afternoon. A narrow line of snow squalls will move west to east ahead of this boundary, which will allow for brief, whiteout conditions and slippery travel conditions. Although total snow amounts won't be high today, very low visibility and gusty winds may accompany any snow squall making for hazardous travel. Strong gusty winds will develop this afternoon, lasting into this evening. Westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may bring down large tree limbs and some trees. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Capital District, eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, Taconics, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, and southern Vermont. Behind the front, a bitterly cold air mass will move into the region for late today and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerously low wind chill values, especially tonight through Thursday morning. Wind Chill Values will reach as low as 15 to 35 below zero. Wind Chill Advisories and Wind Chill Warnings are in effect for the entire region for late today through Thursday morning. In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks tonight through Thursday night. Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Herkimer County & Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Hamilton County for late today through Thursday night. Up to 15 inches of snow is possible in extreme northern Herkimer County. Please see attached briefing for further details. Be sure to check out our website for cold weather safety tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Snow Squalls, Dangerously Low Chill Values & Lake Effect Snow Expected - Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 - 430 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, An Arctic cold front will pass through the region this afternoon. A narrow line of snow squalls will move west to east ahead of this boundary, which will allow for brief, whiteout conditions and slippery travel conditions. Although total snow amounts won't be high today, very low visibility and gusty winds may accompany any snow squall making for hazardous travel. Behind the front, a bitterly cold air mass will move into the region for late today and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerously low wind chill values, especially tonight through Thursday morning. Wind Chill Values will reach as low as 15 to 35 below zero. Wind Chill Advisories and Wind Chill Warnings are in effect for the entire region for late today through Thursday morning. In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks tonight through Thursday night. Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Herkimer County & Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Hamilton County for late today through Thursday night. Up to 15 inches of snow is possible in extreme northern Herkimer County. Please see attached briefing for further details regarding the upcoming storm and dangerous cold. Be sure to check out our website for cold weather safety tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Winter Storm Tonight and Dangerously Cold Temperatures This Week - Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 500 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, *No changes to current headlines at this time.* Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the southern Adirondacks, western Mohawk Valley, Lake George-Saratoga Region, southern Vermont and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. Winter Weather Advisories for Litchfield County, CT, the Greater Capital Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, Taconics, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs, and Washington County in eastern NY. A bitterly cold air mass will move into the region Wednesday afternoon and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerous wind chills, especially Wednesday night through Thursday. This will likely cause some isolated problems with frozen pipes and broken water mains. Safety tips available on our home page under news headlines @ weather.gov/albany In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks Wednesday night into Friday, and additional Winter Headlines will be needed. Please see attached briefing for further details regarding the upcoming storm and dangerous cold. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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ACTION: NWS Albany Extreme Cold Conference Call - 11:30AM Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, We invite you to join us for an extreme cold conference call tomorrow, Wednesday January 30, 2019 at 11:30AM. Time: 11:30AM Wednesday January 30, 2019 Dial in information: 1-203-607-8442 Passcode: 1308903 Please remember to mute your phone. Due to limited phone lines, please bring participants listening to the call to a central location in your facility. The fewer lines that are tied up, the more people will be allowed to participate. Graphics/presentations will be distributed shortly before the conference call. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Winter Storm Today into Tonight and Dangerously Cold Temperatures This Week - Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 500 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the southern Adirondacks, western Mohawk Valley, Lake George-Saratoga Region, southern Vermont and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Litchfield County, CT, the Greater Capital Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, Taconics, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs, and Washington County in eastern NY. A bitterly cold air mass will move into the region Wednesday afternoon and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerous wind chills, especially Wednesday night through Thursday. This will likely cause some isolated problems with frozen pipes and broken water mains. In addition, heavy lake effect snowfall is expected for the western Adirondacks Wednesday night into Friday, and additional Winter Headlines will be needed. Please see attached briefing for further details regarding the upcoming storm and dangerous cold. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Winter Storm and Dangerously Cold Temperatures This Week - Monday, January 28, 2019 - 530 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '19

*** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the southern Adirondacks, western Mohawk Valley, Lake George-Saratoga Region and southern Vermont. 6-12 inches of snow with isolated amounts up to 15 inches can be expected across the warning area (greatest amounts in higher terrain). Previous Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for snow totals of 4-8 inches. Winter Weather Advisories or additional Winter Storm Warnings may be needed for the remainder of the area. A bitterly cold air mass will move into the region Wednesday afternoon and persist through Friday. The combination of the cold temperatures and winds will produce dangerous wind chills, especially Wednesday night through Thursday. This will likely cause some isolated problems with frozen pipes and broken water mains. Please see attached briefing for further details regarding the upcoming storm and dangerous cold. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport(a)noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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