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NWS Albany - Heavy rain and wind tonight into Friday Night - Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

**** 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 large storm system will bring a widespread moderate to potentially heavy rainfall tonight into Friday night. The rainfall coupled with some snow melt in the higher terrain may produce some minor river flooding and urban/poor drainage flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of eastern New York and western New England. Current forecast rainfall totals are mainly in the 1 to 3 inch range with locally higher totals over higher terrain south and east of the Capital District. In addition, strong east to southeast gusty winds are also possible over the higher terrain of eastern New York and western New England, especially above 2000' elevation. Please see the attached briefing graphic 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 - Flood Watch and Wind Advisory tonight into Friday Night - Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

**** 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 large storm system will bring a widespread moderate to potentially heavy rainfall tonight into Friday night. The rainfall coupled with some snow melt in the higher terrain may produce some minor river flooding and urban/poor drainage flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of eastern New York and western New England. Current forecast rainfall totals are mainly in the 1 to 2.5 inch range with locally higher totals south and east of the Greater Capital Region, especially over the southeast-facing slopes of the Catskills, Greens, Berkshires and Litchfield Hills. A Wind Advisory has been issued for 1AM to 11AM Friday for the northern Taconics, northern Berkshires and Bennington County, VT. Strong east to southeast gusty winds are expected especially above 2000 feet in elevation. Finally, a brief period of light freezing rain cannot be ruled out at the onset of the precipitation tonight over the southern Adirondacks, but it should turn to plain rain through the night. Please see the attached briefing graphic 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 - Flood Watch Thursday night into Friday Night - Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 4 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

**** 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 large storm system will bring a widespread moderate to potentially heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday night. The rainfall coupled with some snow melt in the higher terrain may produce some minor river flooding and urban/poor drainage flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of eastern New York and western New England. Current forecast rainfall totals are mainly in the 1 to 2.5 inch range with locally higher totals south and east of the Greater Capital Region, especially over the southeast-facing slopes of the Catskills, Greens, and Berkshires. In addition, strong east to southeast gusty winds are also possible over the higher terrain of eastern New York and western New England, especially above 2000' elevation. A wind headline may be needed Thursday night into Friday if confidence increases. Finally, a brief period of light freezing rain cannot be ruled out at the onset of the precipitation Thursday night over the southern Adirondacks, but it should turn to plain rain through the night. Please see the attached briefing graphic 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 - Potential for Heavy Rainfall/Flooding and Strong Winds Thursday night into Friday Night - Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 4 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

**** 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 large storm system approaching from the Southeast and lower Mid Atlantic States will bring a widespread, soaking, moderate to potentially heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday night. The rainfall coupled with some snow melt in the higher terrain may produce some minor flooding. If confidence increases for the potential of widespread minor flooding, then a Flood Watch may be issued later in time. The exact amount of rainfall is still uncertain, but current forecast projections are in the 1 to 2.5 inch range with the higher totals south and east of the Greater Capital Region. The rainfall may also produce some poor drainage flooding of low lying areas, and ponding of water on roadways. A brief period of freezing rain is possible in the Eastern Adirondacks, and the Lake George Region Thursday night with the onset of the precipitation. The precipitation should quickly turn to plain rain. A preliminary graphic of expected storm total rainfall across the region is attached. In addition, strong east to southeast gusty winds are also possible over the higher terrain of eastern New York and western New England, especially the southern Greens, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, and Taconics. A wind headline may be needed Thursday night through Friday morning 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 Heavy Rainfall/Flooding and Strong Winds Thursday night into Friday Night - Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 5 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 18 Dec '18

18 Dec '18

Dear Emergency Managers and other Partners, A large storm system approaching from the Southeast and lower Mid Atlantic States will bring a widespread, soaking, moderate to potentially heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday night. The rainfall coupled with some snow melt in the higher terrain may produce some minor flooding. If confidence increases for the potential of widespread minor flooding, then a Flood Watch may be issued later in time. The exact amount of rainfall is still uncertain, but current forecast projections are in the 1 to 2.5 inch range with the higher totals south and east of the Greater Capital Region. The rainfall may also produce some poor drainage flooding of low lying areas, and ponding of water on roadways. A brief period of freezing rain is possible in the Eastern Adirondacks, and the Lake George Region Thursday night with the onset of the precipitation. The precipitation should quickly turn to plain rain. In addition, strong east to southeast gusty winds are also possible over the higher terrain of eastern New York and western New England, especially the southern Greens, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills, and Taconics. A wind headline may be needed Thursday night through Friday morning 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 Changing to Snow Tonight - Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 500 PM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

**** 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 Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM for Northern Litchfield County in NW CT, eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital Region, central & northern Taconics, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, Glens Falls-Saratoga region of east central NY and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, and southern Vermont. Mixed Precipitation including freezing rain, sleet and/or rain early this evening will change to snow later this evening into tonight. Precipitation will taper off early Monday morning. Please refer to the attached PDF for our latest briefing. 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 Expected Today into Tonight - Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 5 AM
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 16 Dec '18

16 Dec '18

**** 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 Weather Advisory remains in effect for most of eastern New York and western New England for a light accumulation of snow, sleet and freezing rain. A storm system will bring a wintry mix, beginning this morning across southern areas. The precipitation will gradually expand across the remainder of the area by this afternoon. The precipitation will begin as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain and will transition to mainly snow by this evening before ending overnight. A light accumulation of snow and ice will make roads and walkways slippery. While we are confident on the expected impacts on slippery travel, there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact amounts of snow/ice and duration of specific precipitation types. Please refer to the attached PDF for our latest briefing. This will be the last email briefing on this storm unless conditions change. 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 & Wintry Mixed Precipitation Expected Sunday morning through Sunday Night - Updated 5 PM Sat Dec 15 2018
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Dec '18

15 Dec '18

**** 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 Weather Advisories have been issued for much of eastern New York and western New England. An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain early Sunday morning through Sunday night. The precipitation will begin across southern areas on Sunday morning and expand northward throughout the day. The steadiest precipitation will be Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Light accumulation of snow and ice is expected, although the exact amounts are uncertain at this time. Please refer to the attached PDF for our latest briefing. 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 Snow & Wintry Mix Expected Sunday into Sunday Night - 430 AM Sat Dec 15 2018
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 15 Dec '18

15 Dec '18

**** 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 approaching low pressure system is expected to bring a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Sunday into Sunday night. The precipitation will begin across southern areas on Sunday morning and expand northward. The steadiest precipitation will be Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening, with precipitation tapering off late Sunday night. Precipitation is not expected to be heavy, however, a light accumulation of snow and ice is expected. A Winter Weather Advisory will likely be needed for much of the region. The main potential impact will be slippery travel conditions. Please refer to attached PDF for preliminary snow/ice forecasts. This still remains a low confidence forecast, as there is still some uncertainty about the duration of the different precipitation types. Regardless of this, slippery travel can be expected for much of Sunday into Sunday 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 - Possible Snow and/or Wintry mix Sunday/Sunday Night - 515 PM Fri Dec 14 2018
by ALB Stormreport - NOAA Service Account 14 Dec '18

14 Dec '18

**** 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 approaching low pressure system may bring a wintry mix of precipitation including snow, sleet, and freezing rain Sunday morning and continuing into Sunday night. Some light ice, snow and sleet accumulations are possible. Winter Weather Advisories may be needed, especially from around I-90 southward. Main potential impacts expected at this time appear to be areas of slippery travel conditions. Please refer to attached PDF for preliminary snow/ice forecasts. We will continue to update the forecast and adjust amounts over the next few days. This remains a low confidence forecast regarding precipitation amounts and types of precipitation expected, and areas impacted by the mixed precipitation. 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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