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NWS Albany - Winter Storm Sunday into Monday - Saturday, November 30, 2019 420 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Nov '19

30 Nov '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, *Changes: Winter Storm Warning expanded across the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region & Saratoga Region for Sunday through Monday night. * A high impact winter storm is still expected to impact the region Sunday through Monday night. Moderate snow will begin around midday Sunday and continue through the afternoon and evening hours. Snowfall will become lighter and intermitten for Sunday night and may mix with sleet and ice in spots. Snow will become steadier and heavier for Monday and continue into Monday night. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for much of the area. where two-day snowfall totals of 12 to 20 inches will be common. Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the Adirondacks, mid Hudson Valley and NW CT where there is more uncertainty regarding total precipitation amounts. Please see our attached briefing for more 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 - Winter Storm Sunday into Monday for eastern NY and western New England - Issued Saturday 5 AM November 30, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 30 Nov '19

30 Nov '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, *Changes: Winter Storm Warning issued for portions of the Catskills, Berkshires and southern Vermont beginning 11 AM Sunday.* A *Winter Storm Watch* remains in effect from 7 am Sunday to 7 pm Monday for the remainder of eastern New York and western New England. Some sleet and freezing rain may mix in for Ulster, Dutchess, and Litchfield Counties Sunday night into Monday morning. The potential exists for 9 or more inches of snow in the Watch area. Please see our attached briefing for more 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 - Winter Storm Watch Sunday into Monday for eastern NY and western New England - Issued Friday 4 pm EST November 29, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '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 Watch has been issued from 7 am Sunday to 7 pm Monday for all of eastern NY and western New England. Some sleet and freezing rain may mix in for Ulster, Dutchess, and Litchfield Counties Sunday night into Monday morning. The potential exists for 9 or more inches of snow in the Watch area. Please see our attached briefing for more 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 - Update for Winter Storm Sunday into Monday - Issued Friday November 29, 2019 530AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '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, We continue to monitor a long lasting period of winter weather conditions for Sunday into Monday. Accumulating snow is becoming increasingly likely on Sunday with potential for a changeover to wintry mix Sunday night in the mid-Hudson Valley and Litchfield County, CT. Snow could become moderate to heavy in some areas on Monday. Confidence is increasing that this event will impact travel due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. Please see our attached briefing for more 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 - Winter Storm Sunday into Monday - Issued Thursday November 28, 2019 4 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '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 slow moving storm system will bring snow and possibly a wintry mix to the region for Sunday into Monday. Travel impacts due to snow covered roads and reduced visibility are likely Sunday afternoon into Monday. At this time, a light to moderate snowfall is possible across east central New York and western New England during the day Sunday with snow continuing into Monday. Mixed precipitation possible Sunday night south of the Capital District including across northwestern Connecticut into the Berkshires. There are still uncertainties in the forecast which impact expected snowfall amounts and where mixed precipitation will occur. 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 - Update on Possible Winter Weather Sunday into Monday - Issued Thursday November 28, 2019 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '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, Confidence is growing that a low pressure system will impact eastern NY and western New England starting Sunday and continuing into Monday. Initially, temperatures should be cold enough to support mainly snow but depending on the exact storm track, snow could transition to a wintry mix for some areas. The exact storm track will also affect precipitation intensity and total snow amounts. Given the prolonged nature of this event, travel will likely be impacted. Please refer to the attached slide for the probability that this event produces plowable (greater than 2 inches) snow/sleet accumulations. Notice that the probabilities have increased across the region. 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 - Strong winds Late Tonight and Thanksgiving Day & Storm Sunday/Monday - Issued Wednesday November 27, 2019 3 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 27 Nov '19

27 Nov '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, Strong northwesterly winds gusting up to 30-45 mph are expected after midnight tonight and Thanksgiving Day. The strongest winds are expected to occur across the eastern Catskills, down the Mohawk Valley across the Capital District into the Taconics and Berkshires as well as across the southern Green Mountains. If wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected then a wind advisory <https://www.weather.gov/media/aly/FactSheets/NYSWind.pdf> will be issued. Please refer to the attached slide "windGUSTS" for details. A storm is expected to impact region with snow likely Sunday into Monday. However, there remains uncertainty regarding how close the storm will track to the coast and its exact timing and speed. All these will impact precipitation type, intensity and amounts. What has become more certain is travel plans will be impacted. Please refer to the attached slide "Outlook_Snow_Sleet_SundayNight-Monday" for the possibility for a plowable snowfall which has increased across the region. 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 - Strong winds tonight into Thanksgiving & Storm Sunday/Monday - Issued Wednesday November 27, 2019 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 27 Nov '19

27 Nov '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, Strong west to northwest winds gusting up to 35-45mph are expected tonight into Thanksgiving Day. The strongest winds are expected to occur from the Mohawk Valley into the Greater Capital District, Taconics and Berkshires as well as in the Catskills and southern Greens. If wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected then a wind advisory <https://www.weather.gov/media/aly/FactSheets/NYSWind.pdf> will be issued. Please refer to the attached slide "Tonight and Thanksgiving Wind Gusts" for details. Our next chance for a wintry mix of precipitation arrives Sunday into Monday. Uncertainty regarding the overall track/evolution and start time continues. Please refer to the attached slide "Sunday-Monday Snow" for the possibility for a plowable snowfall. 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 - Strong winds Wednesday night into Thanksgiving & Storm Sunday/Monday - Issued Tuesday, November 26, 2019 445 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 26 Nov '19

26 Nov '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, Strong and gusty west to northwest winds are expected Wednesday night into Thanksgiving Day with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. If wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected then a wind advisory will be issued. Please refer to the attached slide "PeakWindGusts" for details. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible Sunday into Monday. Uncertainty continues regarding start time of precipitation, and overall track/evolution of this storm system. Please refer to the attached slide "Outlook_Snow_Sleet" for the possibility for a plowable snowfall and "ForecastMaps" for the expected track of the storm. 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 - Strong winds Wednesday night into Thanksgiving - Tuesday, November 26, 2019 540 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 26 Nov '19

26 Nov '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, Strong winds are possible Wednesday night into Thanksgiving Day. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph over much of the region. If confidence increases that wind gusts will exceed 45 mph, a wind advisory may be needed in some areas. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible Sunday into Monday. 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>

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