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NWS Albany - Winter Storm Tuesday into Wednesday - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 5:35 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 11 Feb '19

11 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, Numerous winter weather headlines are in effect from Tuesday into Wednesday: *Winter Storm Warning: *western & southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga region and southern Vermont. *Winter Weather Advisory**: *Dutchess & Litchfield Counties. *Winter Storm Watch**:* remains in effect for the Capital District, Schoharie Valley, Green, Ulster and Columbia Counties, and the Berkshires. *Wind Advisory**: *southern Green Mountains, northern & central Taconics, and Berkshires. Please see the 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 Expanded for Tuesday into Wednesday - Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 5:25 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 10 Feb '19

10 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 Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include all areas except Dutchess County, New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut for Tuesday into Wednesday. There is the potential for a moderate to heavy snowfall across this area, which may result in hazardous to difficult travel, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Southern areas will see sleet and freezing rain after a period of snow Tuesday. Hazardous travel is still expected for this area, but snowfall amounts will be lower than areas to the north. The combination of freezing rain and wind may cause some scattered power outages Tuesday night across the Berkshires, southern Taconics and Litchfield Hills. Please see the 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 Issued for Tuesday into Wednesday - Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 445 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 10 Feb '19

10 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 Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region & Southern Vermont for Tuesday into Wednesday. There is the potential for a moderate to heavy snowfall across this area, which may result in hazardous to difficult travel, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. Areas south of this region may see sleet and freezing rain after a period of snow Tuesday. While hazardous travel is still possible for this area, snowfall amounts will be lower than areas to the north. Please see the 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 - Moderate-Significant Snowfall Possible Tuesday/Tuesday Night - Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 at 515 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 09 Feb '19

09 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 widespread moderate to significant snowfall is possible Tuesday/Tuesday night Period of mixed precipitation including sleet and freezing rain with ice accumulations is possible Tuesday night especially south I-90 *WHERE: * Eastern New York and adjacent western New England *IMPACTS:* Difficult to dangerous travel conditions possible for the evening commute Tuesday with impacts to the Wednesday morning commute especially north of I-90 *UNCERTAINTY:* The storm is still 3 days out so there is uncertainty in forecast regarding timing, precipitation types and amounts Expect adjustments to the forecast over the coming days 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 & Winter Weather Advisory Through Today - Saturday, February 9 2019 - 500 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 09 Feb '19

09 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,* Wind Advisory continues through 3 pm today for much of eastern New York and western New England. Wind gusts will continue to be up to 50 mph, which will result in some downed trees and tree limbs, resulting in isolated to scattered power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory also remains in effect for southern Herkimer County New York until 1 PM. Slippery travel will continue through early this afternoon with additional accumulation of around an inch. Please see the attached briefing for additional details on the Wind and Winter Weather Advisories. 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 and Winter Weather Advisories - Friday February 8, 2019 - 530 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 08 Feb '19

08 Feb '19

*Dear Emergency Managers and other partners,* The Wind advisory continues for eastern NY (excluding the mid-Hudson Valley), and all of western New England until 3 pm Saturday. Downed large tree limbs and/or a few trees are possible, along with isolated to scattered power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Herkimer county in NY. It is in effect until 1 PM Saturday for northern Herkimer County for an additional 2-5 inches of snow accumulation with blowing snow creating difficult travel conditions in some areas. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 pm tonight to 1 pm Saturday for southern Herkimer County for 3-6" of snow accumulation, as well as blowing snow creating difficult travel conditions. There is a potential for accumulating snow and perhaps a wintry mix Tuesday into Tuesday night. Please see the attached briefing for additional details on the Wind and Winter Weather Advisories. 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 and Lake Effect Snow Advisories - Friday February 8, 2019 - 500 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 08 Feb '19

08 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,* The Wind advisory has been expanded to include the Lake George Saratoga Region, Taconics and eastern Catskills of NY, southern Vermont, Berkshire county in MA and Litchfield county in CT. The Wind Advisory is valid from 1 pm Friday to 3 pm Saturday. Downed large tree limbs and/or a few trees are possible, along with isolated power outages. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Herkimer county in NY. It is valid from 5 PM Friday to 1 PM Saturday. 3-6 inches of snow accumulation is expected with the potential for difficult travel conditions in some areas. Please see the attached briefing for additional details on the Wind and Winter Weather Advisories. 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 Ice Jam Potential - Thursday February 7, 2019 - 500 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Feb '19

07 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 Wind advisory has been issued from 1 pm Friday to 1 pm Saturday for the Mohawk Valley, southern Adirondacks, Capital District, Helderbergs and the Schoharie Valley. The wind advisory may need to expanded later if confidence increases for wind advisory gusts for other parts of the region. *Tonight - Tomorrow:* Periods of above freezing temperatures, snow melt and rain will lead to rises on area rivers. Although river flows are not expected to reach flood levels on their own, river rises may be enough to cause some ice break up and movement which could lead to some localized ice jam flooding. The potential for isolated ice jam flooding continues into Friday. In addition, some lake effect snow may impact the western Adirondacks, and western Mohawk Valley Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Winter Weather Advisories may be needed later in time. Please see the attached briefing for additional details on the Wind Advisory. 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 - Mostly Rain Tonight with Ice Jam and Wind Potential - Thursday February 7, 2019 - 530 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 07 Feb '19

07 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 - Friday:* Periods of above freezing temperatures, snow melt and rain will lead to rises on area rivers. Although river flows are not expected to reach flood levels on their own, river rises may be enough to cause some ice break up and movement which could lead to some localized ice jam flooding. *Friday - Saturday:* A cold front will track through the region Friday. Behind the cold front winds will shift to the west and northwest and become strong and gusty. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph and wind advisories may be needed if stronger winds are expected. 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 - Freezing Rain Tonight into Thursday, Late Week Ice Jam and Wind Potential - Wednesday February 6, 2019 - 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 06 Feb '19

06 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 into Thursday:* Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for much of eastern New York and western New England. A period of freezing rain is occurring across the region tonight through Thursday morning. The commutes this evening and Thursday morning will be impacted. The precipitation will change to all rain over most areas late tonight into Thursday morning. Many locations in the higher elevations could receive a tenth to a quarter inch of ice during this time frame. *Thursday - Friday:* Periods of above freezing temperatures, snow melt and rain will lead to rises on area rivers. Although river flows are not expected to reach flood levels on their own, river rises may be enough to cause some ice break up and movement which could lead to some localized ice jam flooding. A cold front will track through the region Friday. Behind the cold front winds will shift to the west and northwest and become strong and gusty. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph and wind advisories may be needed if stronger winds are expected. Please see attached briefing for further details on the freezing rain potential tonight into Thursday. 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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