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NWS Albany - Updated snow and ice forecasts today - Tuesday, December 17, 2019 1115 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '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, Please see attached images for updated forecast snow and ice forecast for the storm affecting our region today. Please note, ice accumulations have been increased to between a quarter and a third of an inch from around Kingston southward to Poughkeepsie, including southern Ulster, Dutchess and Litchfield Counties. 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 Weather Advisories Today, Snow Squalls Wednesday and Frigid Temperatures Wednesday Night through Thursday Night- Issued 515 AM Tuesday, December 17th, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '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, Several weather hazards are possible through the week. - Winter Weather Advisories continue for the entire forecast area except the southern Adirondacks and northern Washington/Warren counties through this evening. Snow should change to a wintry mix across the eastern Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, southern Berkshires and Litchfield County, CT by daybreak this morning. All snow is expected elsewhere. Hazardous travel is anticipated for both the morning and evening commutes today. Please see attached briefing for more details regarding this event. - Snow squalls are possible on Wednesday, which could result in rapid changes in visibility and difficult travel conditions. - Frigid temperatures are possible Wednesday night through Thursday night. Wind Chill Advisories may be needed for parts of the area. Please refer to the attached images 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 - Winter Weather Advisories Tonight/Tuesday, Snow Squalls Wednesday and Frigid Temperatures Wednesday Night through Thursday Night- Issued 515 PM Monday, December 16th, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '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, Several weather hazards are possible through the week. - Winter Weather Advisories continue for the entire forecast area except the southern Adirondacks and northern Washington/Warren counties for tonight through Tuesday. Snow should change to a wintry mix across the eastern Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, southern Berkshires and Litchfield County, CT. All snow is expected elsewhere. Hazardous travel is anticipated for both the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday. Please see attached briefing for more details regarding this event. - Snow squalls are possible on Wednesday, which could result in rapid changes in visibility and difficult travel conditions. - Frigid temperatures are possible Wednesday night through Thursday night. Wind Chill Advisories may be needed for parts of the area. Please refer to the attached images 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 - Winter Weather Advisories, Snow Squalls and Frigid Temperatures This Week - Issued 515 AM Monday, December 16th, 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '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, Several weather hazards are possible through the week. - Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the entire forecast area except the southern Adirondacks and northern Washington/Warren counties for tonight through Tuesday. A wintry mix is expected across the eastern Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, southern Berkshires and Litchfield, CT. Snow is expected elsewhere. Hazardous travel is anticipated for both the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday. Please see attached briefing for more details regarding this event. - Snow squalls are possible on Wednesday, which could result in rapid changes in visibility and difficult travel conditions. - Frigid temperatures are possible Wednesday night through Thursday night. Wind Chill Advisories may be needed for parts of the area. Please refer to the attached images 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 - Wind Advisory and Winter Weather Potential - Issued 430 PM Sunday, December 15th
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Dec '19

15 Dec '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, Several weather hazards are possible through the week. - A Wind Advisory remains in effect for portions of eastern New York and western New England through 7 PM today for the potential for 50 mph winds resulting in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. - A storm system is expected to bring snow and a wintry mix to the region late Monday night into Tuesday. The best chance at seeing a wintry mix is south of Albany, with mostly snow favored from Albany north. Light to moderate accumulations of snow, sleet, and ice are possible, which could lead to difficult travel conditions. Winter weather advisories may be needed in some areas. - Snow squalls are possible on Wednesday, which could result in rapid changes in visibility and difficult travel conditions. - Bitter cold temperatures are possible Wednesday night through the end of the work week. Wind Chill Advisories may be needed for parts of the area. Please refer to the attached images 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 - Strong Winds and High-Terrain Snow through Today - Issued 450 AM Sunday, December 15th
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Dec '19

15 Dec '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 Wind Advisory remains in effect for portions of eastern New York and western New England through 7 PM today for the potential for 50 mph winds resulting in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 1 PM today for northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties. An additional inch of snow is possible this morning, with a storm total of 3 to 6 inches resulting in slippery travel conditions and reduced visibility. In addition, a storm system is expected to bring snow and a wintry mix to the region late Monday night into Tuesday. The best chance at seeing a wintry mix is south of I-90, with mostly snow favored to the north. Light to moderate accumulations of snow, sleet, and ice are possible, which could lead to difficult travel conditions. Winter weather advisories may be needed in some areas. Please refer to the attached 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 - Strong Winds and High-Terrain Snow Tonight into Sunday - Issued 400 PM Saturday, December 14th
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 14 Dec '19

14 Dec '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 Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of eastern New York and western New England tonight into Sunday for the potential for 50 mph winds resulting in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect tonight to Sunday afternoon for northern Herkimer and Hamilton Counties for the potential for 3-7 inches of snow resulting in slippery travel conditions and reduced visibility. In addition, a storm system is expected to bring snow and a wintry mix to the region late Monday into Tuesday. The best chance at seeing a wintry mix is south of I-90, with mostly snow favored to the north. Light to moderate accumulations of snow, sleet, and ice are possible, which could lead to difficult travel conditions. Please refer to the attached 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 - Potential for Minor Flooding - 500 am Saturday, December 14 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 14 Dec '19

14 Dec '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A flood watch is in effect for Litchfield and Berkshire Counties until 7pm tonight. Rainfall overnight has ranged from around 1.25 inches across southern Litchfield to 0.50 inch in Berkshire County. Storm total rainfall of 1.50-2.00 inches is expected. Please see the attached graphic showing the Flood Watch (NOTE: A flood warning for the Still River at Brookfield, CT is also noted on this graphic) and the expected storm total rainfall. Looking ahead, westerly winds will become gusty tonight into Sunday. A Wind Advisory may be needed for gusts above 45 mph. Also, a storm system is expected to produce snow or a wintry mix late Monday into Tuesday. Light to moderate accumulations are possible, which could result in travel difficulties. 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 -- Updated for potential minor flooding-- Updated 1030 pm Friday, December 13 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, Locally heavy rain is expected in the Berkshires and Litchfield County in Connecticut through Saturday. A Flood Watch has been issued through 7 PM Saturday. Please see the attached graphic showing the Flood Watch and the expected rainfall. Looking ahead, westerly winds will become gusty Saturday night into Sunday. A Wind Advisory may be needed for gusts above 45 mph. Also, a storm system is expected to produce snow or a wintry mix late Monday into Tuesday. Light to moderate accumulations are possible, which could result in travel difficulties. 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 -- Light Freezing Rain -- Updated 4pm Friday, December 13 2019
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '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, The Winter Weather Advisory for Freezing Rain continues for the Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Lake George/Saratoga region, northern portions of the Capital District, southern Adirondacks and southern Vermont. The Advisory has been cancelled for eastern Schenectady County. A light glaze of ice is expected in the Advisory area. Please consult the attached briefing for more details. Looking ahead, westerly winds will become gusty Saturday night into Sunday. A Wind Advisory may be needed for gusts above 45 mph. Also, a storm system is expected to produce snow or a wintry mix late Monday into Tuesday. Light to moderate accumulations are possible, which could result in travel difficulties. 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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