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NWS Albany - Wintry Mix Tonight & Strong Winds Sunday Night through Monday - Saturday, February 23, 2019 430 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 23 Feb '19

23 Feb '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 low pressure system will approach the area tonight. This system will bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain tonight into early Sunday morning before changing over to all rain. Up to an inch of snow/sleet and a glaze of freezing rain is expected, which will make for slippery travel and hazardous walking conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the region from 9 pm tonight to 7 AM Sunday. Additionally, strong to damaging winds are expected Sunday evening into Monday evening across much of the region. A High Wind Watch is in effect for most of the area, as wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph. This could result in downed trees and power lines. Also, lake effect snow may produce light accumulations to portions of northern Herkimer and northwest Hamilton counties late Sunday night into Monday night. Please refer to 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>

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NWS Albany - Wintry Mix Saturday night, Strong Winds Likely Sunday night into Monday - UPDATED Friday, February 22nd, 2019 - 520 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A low pressure system will approach the area late Saturday into Sunday. This system will bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Saturday night into early Sunday morning before changing over to all rain. If confidence in ice accretion increases, a Winter Weather Advisory would be issued. Additionally, strong to damaging winds are expected Sunday evening into Monday evening across much of the region. At this time, a *High Wind Watch *has been issued for the western Adirondacks, western & central Mohawk Valley, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs & eastern Catskills. Additional wind headlines will likely be needed. Also, Lake Effect snow may produce light to moderate accumulations to portions of northern Herkimer and northwest Hamilton counties late Sunday night into Monday night. Please refer to 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 - Wintry Mix Possible Saturday night, Strong Winds Likely Sunday night into Monday - UPDATED Friday, February 22nd, 2019 - 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '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 low pressure system will approach the area late Saturday into Sunday. This system will bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Saturday night into early Sunday morning before changing over to all rain. Please see attached graphics for snowfall and ice accumulation forecasts. Additionally, strong winds will be possible Sunday night into Monday. The strongest winds are expected over the Mohawk Valley, eastern Catskills, greater Capital Region, Taconics, southern Vermont and western Massachusetts, with strong to damaging wind gusts possible. Wind headlines will likely be needed. Also, Lake Effect snow may produce moderate to locally heavy accumulations to portions of northern Herkimer and northwest Hamilton counties late Sunday night into Monday night. 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 - Wintry Mix Possible Saturday night, Strong Winds Likely Sunday night into Monday - Thursday, February 21st, 2019 - 430 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '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 low pressure system will approach the area on Saturday. This system will bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Saturday night into early Sunday morning before changing over to all rain. Please see attached graphics for snowfall and ice accumulation forecasts. Additionally, strong winds will be possible Sunday night into Monday. The strongest winds are expected over the Mohawk Valley, Catskills, southern Capital Region, Taconics, southern Vermont and western Massachusetts, with strong to damaging wind gusts possible at times. Wind headlines will likely be needed. 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 - Lingering Freezing Drizzle This morning - UPDATED Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 430 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '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, *WHAT & WHEN: * Patchy light freezing and freezing drizzle will gradually taper off from south to north this morning. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions, especially on untreated surfaces. *HEADS UP:* Another wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will be possible late Saturday night into early Sunday. Strong winds are expected Sunday night and Monday. If the potential for winds in excess of 45 mph increases further, then appropriate wind headlines will be issued. 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, Sleet & Freezing Rain Tonight into Thursday - Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '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, *WHAT & WHEN: * Light snow will transition to sleet and freezing rain during the evening into the overnight hours. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated surfaces. Most of the precipitation is expected to occur late this evening into the overnight hours The Thursday morning commute could be impacted as freezing drizzle lingers across portions of the area Thursday morning. Please refer to the attached briefing for more details and read our winter weather message <https://www.weather.gov/aly/winter>. *HEADS UP:* Another wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain will be possible late Saturday night into early Sunday. Strong and gusty winds are expected Sunday night and 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> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany

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NWS Albany - Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Late this afternoon into Thursday - Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '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, *WHAT & WHEN: * A light snowfall will overspread the local area from southwest to northeast late this afternoon into the evening hours with a transition to sleet and freezing rain occurring late in the evening into the overnight hours. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated surfaces. Most of the precipitation is expected to occur late this evening through tonight. However, snow could impact evening commute across the eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Taconics and northwestern Connecticut. Lingering sleet and freezing rain could impact the Thursday morning commute across east central New York and adjacent western New England. Please refer to the attached briefing for more details and read our winter weather message <https://www.weather.gov/aly/winter>. 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, Sleet & Freezing Rain Late in the Wednesday into Thursday - Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '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, *WHAT & WHEN: * A light snowfall will overspread the local area from southwest to northeast late in the day Wednesday into the evening hours with a transition to sleet and freezing rain occurring late in the evening into the overnight hours. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated surfaces. Most of the precipitation is expected to occur between the Wednesday evening commute and the Thursday morning commute. However, snow could impact evening commute across the eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Taconics and northwestern Connecticut. Lingering sleet and freezing rain could impact the Thursday morning commute across east central New York and adjacent western New England. Please refer to the attached briefing for more details and read our winter weather message <https://www.weather.gov/aly/winter>. 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 - Wintry Mix Late in the Wednesday into Thursday - Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 4:00 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '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, *WHAT & WHEN: * A light snowfall is expected late in the day Wednesday through the evening hours with a transition to sleet and freezing rain expected late at night into early Thursday morning. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *POTENTIAL IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated surfaces potentially impacting the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes Attached: Current snowfall and ice accumulation forecasts for the system 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 - Wintry Mix Late in the Wednesday into Thursday - Monday, February 18, 2019 - 3:30 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '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, *TONIGHT: *As temperatures drop untreated slushy and wet surfaces will freeze creating icy spots *NEXT SYSTEM* *WHAT & WHEN: * A light snowfall is expected late in the day Wednesday through the evening hours with a transition to sleet and freezing rain expected late at night into early Thursday morning. *WHERE: * East central New York and adjacent western New England *POTENTIAL IMPACTS:* Hazardous travel conditions especially on untreated surfaces potentially impacting the Thursday morning commute Attached: Current snowfall and ice accumulation forecasts for the system 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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