Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Albany, NY
NWS Albany, NY issued this winter storm warning at Mar 30, 2017, 3:56 PM EDT for Bennington County, Windham County, Vermont; Hamilton County, Saratoga County, Warren County, New York. It took effect at Mar 31, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 32 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2017, 3:56 PM EDT (19:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2017, 12:46 PM EDT
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albany, NY
Counties Hamilton County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Warren County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 5:28 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | Lake Desolation, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:32 AM EDT | SNOW 0.7 | Queensbury, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:45 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Lake Luzerne, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Lake Luzerne, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 31, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | 3 S Clifton Park, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 6:23 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Queensbury, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 6:29 AM EDT | SNOW 0.5 | Milton, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 6:32 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | 3 E Somerset, VT | |
| Mar 31, 6:50 AM EDT | SNOW 1.3 | 1 S Saratoga Springs, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 0.4 | 5 Se North Creek, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 31, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 0.8 | 2 N East Dover, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | 1 Wnw Gansevoort, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 10 Ssw Speculator, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:20 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 2 W Greenfield Center, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:25 AM EDT | SNOW 0.5 | Landgrove, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 7:39 AM EDT | SNOW 3.3 | Jonesville, NY | |
| Mar 31, 7:49 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Queensbury, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 7:54 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Se West Halifax, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 7:59 AM EDT | SNOW 0.3 | Se West Halifax, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.1 | 2 Wnw Warrensburg, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.1 | Marlboro, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 31, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | 2 Sw Indian Lake, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 31, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Conklingville Dam, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER |
| Mar 31, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 3 Ese Ballston Spa, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 8:04 AM EDT | SNOW 2.2 | Wells, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 8:12 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | Woodford, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 9:05 AM EDT | SNOW 0.8 | 3 W Shaftsbury, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 9:20 AM EDT | SNOW 1.9 | 3 Sw Wardsboro, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 31, 11:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Bolton Landing, NY | |
| Mar 31, 11:34 AM EDT | SNOW 1 | Inlet, NY | |
| Mar 31, 11:38 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Woodford, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 11:52 AM EDT | SNOW 4.2 | Wells, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 12:02 PM EDT | SNOW 2 | Malta, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 3:20 PM EDT | SNOW 5.4 | Lake Desolation, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 4:58 PM EDT | SNOW 3 | Indian Lake, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:00 PM EDT | SNOW 0.2 | Manchester, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:00 PM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | 3 Wsw Holcombville, NY | GORE MOUNTAIN |
| Mar 31, 5:08 PM EDT | SNOW 4 | Woodford, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:12 PM EDT | SNOW 3.5 | Charlton, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:26 PM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | Lake Desolation, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 5:29 PM EDT | SNOW 5.5 | Wells, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 6:05 PM EDT | SNOW 0.2 | Manchester, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 6:39 PM EDT | SNOW 6.2 | Landgrove, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Mar 31, 10:55 PM EDT | SNOW 8.2 | Landgrove, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 5:46 AM EDT | SNOW 10 | 1 Nne Bromley Village, VT | |
| Apr 1, 5:47 AM EDT | SNOW 0.5 | West Arlington, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 0.2 | 3 S Clifton Park, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 1, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.4 | 1 S Saratoga Springs, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 1, 6:09 AM EDT | SNOW 0.8 | Lake Luzerne, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:11 AM EDT | SNOW 3 | Indian Lake, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:15 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Inlet, NY | |
| Apr 1, 6:18 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | Queensbury, NY | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:36 AM EDT | SNOW 8 | 3 E Somerset, VT | |
| Apr 1, 6:47 AM EDT | SNOW 10.4 | Landgrove, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:48 AM EDT | SNOW 1.8 | Manchester, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 6:54 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 1 Wnw Wilmington, VT | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 1, 6:56 AM EDT | SNOW 6 | Wilmington, VT | WEATHERNET6 |
| Apr 1, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 0.8 | 1 Wnw Gansevoort, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 1, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | 10 Ssw Speculator, NY | 24 HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Apr 1, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | Upper Benson, NY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 67 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1399 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
765 WWUS41 KALY 301956 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 VTZ014-015-311200- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0004.170331T0900Z-170401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0004.170331T0900Z-170401T2100Z/ Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 5 AM Friday to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Windham County of Southern Vermont. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet. * Accumulations...8 to 12 inches of snow and sleet. * TIMING...Snow will overspread the area late tonight into Friday morning. The snow will mix with sleet at times beginning Friday afternoon with steady precipitation continuing into Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow and sleet will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ001-NYZ033-042-VTZ013-311200- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0004.170331T0900Z-170401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0016.170331T0600Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Berkshire-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Bennington- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, and Pownal 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Sleet, which is in effect from 2 AM Friday to 5 PM EDT Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Northern Berkshire of Massachusetts, Bennington County of Southern Vermont, Northern Warren and Hamilton Counties of New York. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet. * Accumulations...4 to 7 inches of snow and sleet. * TIMING...Snow will overspread the area late tonight into Friday morning. The snow will mix with sleet at times beginning early Friday morning with periods of precipitation continuing through Friday night. The wintry mixture will end as a period of snow which may linger into Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow and sleet have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ025-NYZ032-038>041-043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082>084-311200- /O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0016.170331T0600Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Southern Berkshire- Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Schoharie- Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga- Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 356 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain, which is in effect from 2 AM Friday to 5 PM EDT Saturday. * LOCATIONS...Southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, Capital Region, Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills and Taconics. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow, sleet and freezing rain. * Accumulations...3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet with up to one tenth of an inch of ice across the higher terrain. * TIMING...Snow will overspread the area late tonight into Friday morning. The snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain at times beginning early Friday morning with periods of precipitation continuing through Friday night. The wintry mixture will end as a period of snow Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow, sleet and freezing rain have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
6 follow-up statements
655 WWUS41 KALY 310822 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 422 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 VTZ014-015-312115- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.170331T0900Z-170401T2100Z/ Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 422 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...Windham County of Southern Vermont. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet. * Accumulations...6 to 12 inches of snow and sleet. * TIMING...Snow will continue to develop through this morning. The snow will then mix with sleet at times beginning this afternoon, with steady precipitation continuing into Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow and sleet will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082>084-VTZ013-312115- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer- Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Dutchess- Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, and Pownal 422 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...Western and Southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills and Bennington county in southern Vermont. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow, sleet and freezing rain. * Snow Accumulations...1 to 4 inches of snow and sleet, except 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of the southern Adirondacks, Berkshires and southern Green Mountains. * Ice Accumulations...One tenth to one third of an inch of ice across the higher terrain, with the greatest amounts above 1500 feet in the eastern Catskills and Berkshires. * TIMING...Occasional snow will continue into this morning. The snow will become more widespread and mix with sleet and freezing rain at times beginning by mid morning, with periods of mixed precipitation continuing through tonight. The wintry mixture will end as a period of snow Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow, sleet and freezing rain have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower to mid 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
900 WWUS41 KALY 312035 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 435 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 VTZ014-015-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 435 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...Windham County of Southern Vermont. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet. * ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 6 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow and sleet. * TIMING...Snow will continue this evening and may mix with sleet and freezing rain at times through Saturday morning. Precipitation will taper off Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow, sleet and freezing rain will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * VISIBILITIES...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s. * SNOWFALL RATES...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082>084-VTZ013-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer- Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Dutchess- Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, North Easton, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, and Pownal 435 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...Western and Southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills and Bennington county in southern Vermont. * HAZARD TYPES...Snow, sleet and freezing rain. * Snow Accumulations...An additional 1 to 3 inches of heavy, wet snow and sleet with higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches across the higher terrain generally 1000 feet and above. * Ice Accumulations...A trace up to a two tenths of an inch of ice. * TIMING...A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue overnight tonight. The wintry mixture will end as a period of snow late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow, sleet and freezing rain have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the low 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
861 WWUS41 KALY 312145 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 545 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 NYZ033-041-042-083-VTZ013-011015- /O.UPG.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren- Bennington- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, and Pownal 545 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT Saturday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Locations...Hamilton, Warren and Northern Saratoga counties in New York...and Bennington County in Southern Vermont. * Hazard Types...Snow and sleet. * Accumulations...An additional 3 to 5 inches of heavy, wet snow and sleet with higher amounts of 5 to 10 inches across the higher terrain generally 1000 feet and above. * Timing...Snow will continue this evening and may mix with sleet at times through Saturday morning. Precipitation will taper off Saturday afternoon. * Impacts...Heavy, wet snow and sleet have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ VTZ014-015-011015- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 545 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * Locations...Windham County of Southern Vermont. * Hazard Types...Snow and sleet. * Accumulations...An additional 6 to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow and sleet. * Timing...Snow will continue this evening and may mix with sleet at times through Saturday morning. Precipitation will taper off Saturday afternoon. * Impacts...Heavy, wet snow and sleet will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-038>040-043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082-084-011015- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Washington-Schoharie- Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga- Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southern Washington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 545 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... * Locations...Herkimer and Washington counties, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, Eastern Catskills, Taconics, Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills. * Hazard Types...Snow, sleet and freezing rain. * Snow Accumulations...An additional 1 to 3 inches of heavy, wet snow and sleet with higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches across the higher terrain generally 1000 feet and above. * Ice Accumulations...A trace up to a tenth of an inch of ice, mainly in the Eastern Catskills. * Timing...A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue overnight tonight. The wintry mixture will end as a period of snow late Saturday morning. * Impacts...Heavy, wet snow, sleet and freezing rain have the potential to result in power outages. Snow and ice covered roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...Occasionally less than a mile in heavier snowfall. * Temperatures...In the low 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to an inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
386 WWUS41 KALY 010815 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 415 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 NYZ033-041-042-083-VTZ013>015-012100- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 415 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Locations...Hamilton, Warren and Northern Saratoga counties in New York...and Bennington County in Southern Vermont. * Hazard Types...Additional light snow. * Accumulations...An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow, especially for elevations above 1000 feet. * Timing...Light snow will continue this morning before tapering off this afternoon. * Impacts...Heavy, wet snow on trees will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow on untreated roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...As low as one mile. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to a half inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-038>040-043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082-084-012100- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Washington-Schoharie- Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga- Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southern Washington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 415 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Locations...Herkimer and Washington counties, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, Eastern Catskills, Taconics, Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills. * Hazard Types...Light snow mixed with sleet. * Snow Accumulations...Additional snow around an inch mainly for elevations above 1000 feet. * Timing...A light mix of snow, sleet, and or rain will continue into this morning before tapering off. * Impacts...Snow on untreated roadways will potentially make travel hazardous. * Visibilities...As low as one mile at times. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Around a quarter inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
085 WWUS41 KALY 011414 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1014 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 CTZ001-013-NYZ032-038-063-066-011515- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Herkimer- Southern Herkimer-Western Ulster-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 1014 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled for Herkimer, western Ulster, and eastern Dutchess counties in eastern New York, and Litchfield County in Northwest Connecticut. Any additional snowfall will be light with a coating to a few tenths of an inch in a few spots over the southeast Catskills, and the Litchfield Hills. $$ NYZ033-041-042-083-VTZ013>015-012100- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 1014 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Locations...Hamilton, Warren and Northern Saratoga counties in New York...and Bennington County in Southern Vermont. * Hazard Types...Additional light snow. * Accumulations...An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow, especially for elevations above 1000 feet. * Timing...Light snow will continue late this morning before tapering off this afternoon. * Impacts...Heavy, wet snow on trees will have the potential to result in power outages. Snow on untreated roadways will potentially make travel dangerous. * Visibilities...As low as one mile. * Temperatures...In the lower 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Up to a half inch per hour at times especially over the souther Greens and eastern Adirondacks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ001-025-NYZ039-040-043-047>054-058-061-082-084-012100- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer- Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Northern Fulton- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 1014 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Locations...Washington county, Capital District, Schoharie Valley, Eastern Catskills, northern and central Taconics, and Berkshires. * Hazard Types...Light snow mixed with some light rain. * Snow Accumulations...Additional snow a few tenths to an inch mainly for elevations above 1000 feet. * Timing...A light mix of snow and rain will continue late this morning before tapering off in the early afternoon. * Impacts...Snow on untreated roadways will potentially make travel hazardous. * Visibilities...Under a mile at times. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. * Snowfall Rates...Around a quarter inch per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
784 WWUS41 KALY 011646 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1246 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 NYZ033-041-042-083-VTZ013>015-011800- /O.CAN.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Hamilton-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 1246 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. The Winter Storm Warning is cancelled for portions of the southern Adirondacks, the Glens Falls and Lake George Region, and northern Saratoga County in eastern New York, as well as southern Vermont. Any additional snowfall will range from a coating to perhaps an inch over the southern Green Mountains the rest of the afternoon. $$ MAZ001-025-NYZ039-040-043-047>054-058-061-082-084-011745- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170401T2100Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer- Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Northern Fulton- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, New Lebanon, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 1245 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Albany has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. The advisory is cancelled for the northern Catskills, Greater Capital Region, central Mohawk Valley, Washington County, and Berkshires. Any additional snowfall will be very light with a coating to a few tenths of an inch over the Taconics with an isolated inch or so over the Berkshires. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Albany, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 30, 1:27 PM EDT, 2 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 1:27 PM EDT, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albany NY
127 PM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will allow for a dry day today with seasonable
temperatures and a partly to mostly sunny sky. Clouds will
increase this evening ahead of an approaching storm system that
will bring snow, rain and sleet to the region for late tonight
through early Saturday. Some areas, especially northern and high
terrain areas, may see significant snowfall from this storm.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 115 PM EDT, No major changes to the forecast at this time.
Simply freshened up the hourly sky cover and temps to reflect
recent observations and sent updates to NDFD and web servers.
Prev Disc...
As of 1110 AM EDT...Models continue to advertise major storm to
impact the area Friday into Saturday. Agreement in models is
that it will be a very wet system with around 2 inches of liquid
equivalent precipitation. 00Z EURO and 06Z GFS were cold with
06Z NAM warmer. 12Z NAM seems to have gotten colder again. If no
flip flopping with GFS/EURO occurs later, models would be
indicating major winter storm. If warmer solution verifies,
liquid amounts on wet ground from snowmelt, may be enough to
cause flood issues. Very tough forecast with much uncertainty
continuing. Hopefully some clarification later today...
As of 627 AM EDT...An upper level trough continues to depart
off the coast of Nova Scotia, while weak shortwave ridging is
building into the area from the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. IR
satellite imagery shows all the clouds of the backside of this
trough have shifted eastward, resulting in mainly clear skies
over the area, with just some thin cirrus around right now.
Surface high pressure is located over Quebec and this high
pressure area will continue to slide eastward through the day
today. Although the morning will start off fairly clear, mid and
high level clouds ahead of the next advancing storm system are
already over western New York. These should reach our area by
the afternoon, allowing for increasing clouds later in the day. Winds
will be lighter than yesterday thanks to the nearby high
pressure area.
Temps aloft are still fairly cool, generally around zero to -5
degrees C at 850 hpa. Mixing should be close to 850 hpa today
with the strong late March sunshine and temps look to reach the
mid 40s to low 50s for most areas.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Late season winter storm to impact the region...
A potent closed off low at 500 hpa will slide across the Ohio
Valley for tonight into tomorrow. This stacked low pressure area
will have a surface low that heads towards the eastern Great
Lakes, while another low pressure area forms east of the
Appalachian Mountains and heads east into the Atlantic for
Friday evening into Saturday morning.
Although this evening will start off dry with increasing clouds,
there will be the chance for some snow by about midnight for far
western areas, as increasing warm advection/isentropic lift
allows an area of steady precip to slide eastward across
western and central New York. Precip could initially be in the
form of rain if the boundary layer hasn't cooled off enough, but
wet-bulb effects should allow precip to go over to snow for
most areas as the precip heads eastward across our area through
the late overnight hours, as surface temperatures fall into the
upper 20s to low 30s. All areas will be seeing precipitation by
daybreak Friday, with up to an inch or two of snowfall already
having fallen by 7 AM Friday possible for areas west of the
Hudson River).
With a low-level jet out of the south at 30-35 kts, temps aloft
will be warming on Friday morning. This will allow some sleet to
start to mix in for the western Mohawk Valley, eastern
Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley and NW CT. This mixing with sleet
will gradually shift north and east through the morning hours,
reaching the Capital Region by about mid morning or so. It's
still uncertain exactly how far north this mixing with sleet
will get, as the more aggressive NAM would suggest sleet would
eventually occur across much of the area. Meanwhile, the GFS and
even the ECMWF, as a little further south with the storm track,
and keep the mixing line further south.
In addition, the low level flow out of the east to southeast,
along with strong late March sunshine, will aid in helping to
warm the boundary layer. While these factors would favor a
transition over to rain for valley areas, precip intensity could
counteract these effects and keep p-type as snow (especially
for northern areas, where the cold air is a little deeper
through the column).
Steady precipitation will continue through the entire day Friday
with temps stuck in the low to mid 30s. We do seem to think that
valley areas (including the Greater Capital Region) should see
mainly rain by Friday afternoon, however, any heavier bursts of
precip could allow for snow or sleet to mix in or changeover
from time to time, as the heavier precip forces the temp profile
to go isothermal. Meanwhile, higher terrain areas in the
Berkshires, Adirondacks, northern Taconics and Southern Greens
look to remain mainly snow during this event.
Snow ratios will be poor, due to the wet and melting nature of
the snowflakes and the dendritic growth zone being so high up.
The heavy wet snow could result in some power outages. It's
still unclear how easily the snow will stick on roadways due to
the warmer ground temps and occurring during the daytime.
However, past late-season storms have shown that if snow falls
hard it enough, it will stick anywhere.
Precip looks to continue into Friday night, as the secondary
surface low develops. This should aid in allowing the temps
aloft to start to cool off, and end the threat for sleet, with
primarily snow and rain by late Friday night. Some areas that
were seeing rain may start to see more and more snowfall into
Friday night, although precip intensity and amounts will finally
be starting to taper down by this time. As the storm starts to
track away on Saturday, just some lingering rain and snow
showers are expected, but the bulk of the accumulation should be
done by Saturday morning.
Valley areas look to see up to 4 inches of snowfall, with over 6
inches possible for higher terrain areas. We will continue with
the Winter Storm Watch for the southern Adirondacks, Northern
Berkshires & Southern VT. There continues to be a lot of
uncertainty with the forecast due to p-type and snowfall
amounts and our confidence is rather low at this time. Winter
Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories will likely be
needed for the areas current under a Watch and possibility
other parts of the area, including valley areas. Please see our
Probabilistic Snowfall maps on our website for the full range of
possibilities with this storm.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
High pressure controls the weather Sunday and then builds east
Monday. Highs Sunday in the mid 40s to around 50 but around 40
higher terrain. Highs Monday in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Clouds may increase through the day Monday with the approach of the
next system. Rain and mixed precipitation is expected to begin
Monday night as temperatures cool to wet bulb levels. Strengthening
warm advection will turn precipitation to rain during the day
Tuesday. Highs Tuesday in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Precipitation coverage decreases Tuesday night through Wednesday
but isolated showers/snow showers possible with the gradual exit to
the system and decrease in precipitation coverage. Boundary layer
temperatures may warm as flat upper ridging tries to build east into
our region. Highs Wednesday in the 50s but around 50 higher terrain.
&&
.AVIATION /17Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
VFR conditions expected through this evening. By this evening,
thicker clouds and the leading edge of precipitation ahead of an
approaching area of low pressure are expected to move into our
region. By 06Z-09Z precipitation will begin, snow at KALB, KPSF and
KGFL but mainly rain at KPOU with possibly some snow or sleet mixed
in for a couple of hours. Ceilings will lower to MVFR and
visibilities falling to IFR for a time in moderate snow at KGFL,
KALB and KPSF. Precipitation should remain all snow through 18Z at
KGFL, but should transition to a mix of rain, sleet and snow at KALB
and KPSF by late morning.
Winds...North to northeast and light under 10 knots through this
evening. Winds generally light and variable tonight becoming
southeast at less than 10 kts on Friday.
Outlook...
Friday Night: High Operational Impact. Definite RA...SN...SLEET.
Saturday: Moderate Operational Impact. Likely SHRA...SHSN.
Saturday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Sunday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Sunday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Monday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Monday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of RA...SN.
Tuesday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA...RA.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...
Much of eastern New York and western New England continues to
have snow on the ground. Although snow melt has been ongoing
recently and most valley areas only have snow depth of a few
inches, much deeper snowpack remains across the hills and
mountains.
RH values will fall to near 30 percent this afternoon, but
north to northeast winds will only be around 5 mph today.
Precipitation is expected tonight through Saturday morning in
the form of rain, snow and sleet.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
The recent rainfall and snowmelt has led to some rises on rivers
and streams, but all streams are now slowly receding. Some
additional snowmelt is expected today, so rivers and streams
will still be running fairly high.
Another storm system is expected on tonight through early
Saturday. Precipitation will be in the form of rain and snow
with some sleet for southern areas. The highest elevations are
expected to see mainly snow or mixed precipitation. This wintry
precipitation will initially prevent much runoff from
occurring. Still, some rivers are expected to have rises by
Friday into Saturday, which will put them near to just below
action stage. Although flooding is not expected through the
weekend, any change in the forecasted precipitation type could
have an impact on river and streams levels. Also, MMEFS
suggests that a few river points could approach minor flood
stage during next week if additional precipitation and snowmelt
occurs.
For details on specific area rivers and lakes, including observed
and forecast river stages and lake elevations, please visit the
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service /AHPS/ graphs on our
website.
&&
.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Saturday morning
for NYZ033-042.
MA...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Saturday morning
for MAZ001.
VT...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Saturday morning
for VTZ013>015.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Frugis
NEAR TERM...SND/Frugis/JVM
SHORT TERM...Frugis
LONG TERM...NAS
AVIATION...SND/NAS
FIRE WEATHER...Frugis
HYDROLOGY...FrugisHazardous weather outlook, Mar 30, 5:19 AM EDT, 10 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 519 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 MAZ001-NYZ033-042-VTZ013>015-311100- Northern Berkshire-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Bennington- Western Windham-Eastern Windham- 519 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the northern Berkshires, southern Vermont and Hamilton and northern Warren Counties in eastern New York. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CTZ001-MAZ025-NYZ032-038>041-043-047>054-058-061-063-082>084-311100- Northern Litchfield-Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer- Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene- Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- 519 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts, and the Mohawk and Schoharie Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, Capital Region, eastern Catskills, and Taconics of eastern New York. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A late season winter storm will begin impacting the region tonight. Snow will spread across the after midnight, with a light accumulation possible by daybreak. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The late season winter storm will continue to impact the region on Friday into Friday night. Additional snowfall is expected, although snow will mix with sleet and rain at times, especially for valleys and southern areas. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed for parts of the area. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CTZ013-NYZ059-060-064>066-311100- Southern Litchfield-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- 519 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Litchfield County of northwestern Connecticut and the mid-Hudson Valley of east central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A period of light snowfall is expected late tonight with a dusting possible by daybreak. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A late season winter storm will impact the region for Friday into Friday night. Although precipitation will initially be snowfall, it looks to quickly mix with and changeover to sleet and rain. Precipitation may continue to mix at times during the day Friday and into Friday night, but only a light accumulation of snow and is sleet is expected and amounts should remain below advisory levels. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albany, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 3:56 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ALY | Bennington | 45 hr |
Nearby
Winter Storm Warnings in New York, 2017Winter Storm Warnings in Vermont, 2017Every winter storm warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.