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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Albany, NY
NWS Albany, NY issued this winter storm watch at Jan 30, 2021, 3:34 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 3:34 PM EST (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 3:57 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Albany, NY
Counties Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Albany County, NY, Columbia County, NY, Dutchess County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Greene County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, Schoharie County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Warren County, NY, Washington County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 7 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
- 1191 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
189 WWUS41 KALY 302034 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 334 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 NYZ058>061-063>066-311000- /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia- Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 334 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 or more inches possible. * WHERE...The eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley and southern and central Taconics. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-311000- /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, and South Egremont 334 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
4 follow-up statements
978 WWUS41 KALY 310913 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 413 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 NYZ039>043-047>054-082>084-312200- /O.EXA.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer- Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington- Including the cities of 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, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 413 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches possible. * WHERE...The Capital District, the Helderbergs, Schoharie, Saratoga, Lake George area, Washington and Warren counties. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ VTZ013>015-312200- /O.EXA.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 413 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bennington, Western Windham and Eastern Windham Counties. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ NYZ058>061-063>066-312200- /O.CON.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia- Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 413 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches possible. * WHERE...The eastern Catskills, mid-Hudson Valley and southern and central Taconics. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-312200- /O.CON.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, and South Egremont 413 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
436 WWUS41 KALY 312111 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 NYZ058-063-011000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210203T0000Z/ Western Greene-Western Ulster- Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties in the eastern Catskills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 3 inches an hour in late morning through the afternoon and into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur Monday afternoon into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-011000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, the mid Hudson Valley and southern Taconics. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 2 inches an hour in late morning through the afternoon and into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur Monday afternoon into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ001-025-NYZ039-040-047>054-059>061-082-011000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1200Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady- Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Greene- Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Northern Fulton- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 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, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, and Caroga Lake 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 6 to 10 inches in the Capital Region and the Mohawk Valley. 8 to 16 inches over Berkshires, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern mid Hudson Valley and the northern and central Taconics. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The central and eastern Mohawk Valley, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern and central Taconics and the northern portions of the mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Lingering snow Tuesday morning will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates an inch an hour are possible Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ VTZ013>015-011000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with the higher amounts over the southern Greens. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach an inch an hour Monday night into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ041-043-083-084-011000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1200Z-210202T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0008.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Washington, Southeast Warren Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may briefly come down heavy Monday night into Tuesday morning with reduced visibilities and hourly rates a half an inch to an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NYZ033-038-011000- /O.EXB.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, and Dolgeville 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snowfall accumulations 7 or more inches possible. * WHERE...Hamilton and Southern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ NYZ042-011000- /O.EXT.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Warren- Including the cities of Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, and Hague 411 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 or more inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Warren County. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
763 WWUS41 KALY 010150 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 NYZ058-063-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210203T0000Z/ Western Greene-Western Ulster- Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties in the eastern Catskills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 3 inches an hour late Monday morning through the afternoon and into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur Monday afternoon into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, eastern Ulster and Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 2 inches an hour late Monday morning through the afternoon and into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur Monday afternoon into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ001-025-NYZ039-040-047>054-059>061-082-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1200Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady- Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Greene- Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Northern Fulton- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 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, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, and Caroga Lake 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 6 to 10 inches in the Capital Region and the Mohawk Valley. 8 to 16 inches in the Berkshires, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern mid Hudson Valley and northern and central Taconics. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The central and eastern Mohawk Valley, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern and central Taconics and the northern portions of the mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York, and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Lingering snow Tuesday morning will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates an inch an hour are possible Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ VTZ013>015-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with the higher amounts over the southern Greens. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach an inch an hour Monday night into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ041-043-083-084-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0008.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Washington, Southeast Warren Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may briefly come down heavy Monday night into Tuesday morning with reduced visibilities and hourly rates a half an inch to an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NYZ033-038-042-011000- /O.CON.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Warren- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, and Hague 850 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 or more inches possible. * WHERE...Hamilton, Herkimer and Northern Warren Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
884 WWUS41 KALY 010857 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 NYZ033-042-011800- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T2100Z-210203T0000Z/ Hamilton-Northern Warren- Including the cities of Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, and Hague 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The snow may briefly come down heavy tonight into Tuesday morning with reduced visibilities and hourly rates a half an inch to an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ038-011800- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0002.210201T1800Z-210203T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1200Z-210203T0000Z/ Southern Herkimer- Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, and Dolgeville 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's commute. Lingering snow Tuesday morning will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates an inch an hour are possible tonight into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ058-063-011800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210203T0000Z/ Western Greene-Western Ulster- Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Sundown 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties in the eastern Catskills. * WHEN...Through 7 pm Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 3 inches an hour late this morning into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur reducing visibilities PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-011800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T0900Z-210202T2100Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In New York, eastern Ulster and Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact both this morning's and this evening's commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase to 1 to 2 inches an hour late this morning into the evening. Lighter snow amounts are possible Tuesday morning into the afternoon. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MAZ001-025-NYZ039-040-047>054-059>061-082-011800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1200Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady- Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern Greene- Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Northern Fulton- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, 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, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, and Caroga Lake 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 6 to 10 inches in the Capital District and the Mohawk Valley. 8 to 16 inches in the Berkshires, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern mid Hudson Valley and northern and central Taconics. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Capital District, central and eastern Mohawk Valley, Helderbergs, Schoharie Valley, northern and central Taconics and the northern portions of the mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York, and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this morning and will impact this evening's commute. Lingering snow Tuesday morning will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates an inch an hour are possible this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow will occur especially in the Berkshires reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ VTZ013>015-011800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0002.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches with the higher amounts over the southern Greens. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach an inch an hour tonight into Tuesday morning. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday reducing visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ032-011800- /O.EXB.KALY.WW.Y.0008.210201T2100Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Herkimer- Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, and Northwood 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may briefly come down heavy tonight into Tuesday morning with reduced visibilities and hourly rates a half an inch to an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NYZ041-043-083-084-011800- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0008.210201T1700Z-210203T0000Z/ Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Southeast Warren- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 357 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Washington, Southeast Warren Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may briefly come down heavy tonight into Tuesday morning with reduced visibilities and hourly rates a half an inch to an inch an hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm watch 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 watch went out at Jan 30, 12:38 PM EST, 2 hours 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 30, 12:38 PM EST, 2 hours 56 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Albany NY 1238 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 .SYNOPSIS... A frigid late January air mass will remain in place through the weekend, although winds will be lighter this afternoon into Sunday. A developing, slow moving coastal system will likely bring accumulating snowfall to parts of the region Monday through Tuesday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/... As of 1238 pm EST...A 500 hPa closed upper level low continues to move slowly east coastal New England this afternoon. High pressure will be ridging in from south of James Bay for the winds to decrease later this afternoon. Temps are still running about 10-15 degrees below normal with single digits to teens widespread across the area. Some lower 20s in the mid Hudson Valley. Some clouds mainly west of the Capital Region will slowly erode this afternoon, as the ridge axis builds in across the region. The air mass is very dry with a PWAT of 0.07" on the 12Z KALY sounding. Surface and boundary layer temperatures moderate slightly, which will support temps a few degrees warmer than yesterday. Highs today in the upper teens to lower 20s with a few mid 20s mid Hudson Valley and some single digits to lower teens over the southern Adirondacks and southern Greens. && .SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... Continued moderation of temperatures through Sunday night as the ridge axis builds east. Storm system begins its approach from the midwest and TN Valley Sunday night with high clouds spreading across our region later Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. The leading edge of snow could reach the western Mohawk Valley, Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills and mid Hudson Valley by early Monday morning. Lows tonight near or below zero again in many areas with around 10 below in northern areas. Highs Sunday in the lower to mid 20s with a few upper 20s mid Hudson Valley and NW CT. Lows Sunday night around 10 to mid teens with single numbers northern areas and upper teens mid Hudson Valley and NW CT. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... An active weather period here in the extended with not one, but two storm systems that will have the potential to impact the forecast area. The main focus continues to be focused the a "Miller B" type system that will evolve into a coastal storm/Nor'easter and is expected to bring accumulating snow and wind to the forecast area Sunday night/Monday morning through Wednesday. Here's what you need to know since the previous updates: 1) Forecast models have shown a northwestward expansion of snowfall that encompasses a good portion of the forecast area. 2) Forecast confidence is increasing on the fact that a good portion of the forecast area will be impacted by this coastal storm. 3) Confidence is increasing that this will be a long-duration storm with snow coming in as early as Sunday night/Monday morning and persisting to Wednesday morning/afternoon. 4) There's a wide range in snow totals as our preliminary snow total forecast ranges from 2 inches northwest to about 8 inches southeast. 5) This storm system has overachiever potential given recent model trends and some of the items mentioned above. Analysis: We start off the period, Monday morning with coastal cyclogenesis taking place just off the mid-Atlantic coast as a ~995 mb low. At this time, the forecast area will be placed on the systems cold-sector. So precipitation type during onset of this went will start off as snow. Snow will be underway across our southern zones (south of I-90) Monday morning. With the coastal storm expected to shift north-northeast during the day on Monday and into Tuesday, snowfall and chance to likely PoPs will increase from south/southeast to north/northwest. By Tuesday morning, snowfall will be over much of the area have encompassed much if not all the area with highest PoPs and snowfall rates being located along and east of the Hudson Valley. Snow will persist through the day on Tuesday becoming snow showers Tuesday evening/night. Snow showers/flurries will persist into Wednesday morning/afternoon before finally coming to an end. Snow to liquid ratios (SLRs) are expected to be on the order of 9:1 to 15:1. Dendritic growth zone (DGZ) will be between 550-700 mb with the strongest omega values/upward motion being just below the DGZ. Omega values will reach and possibly even exceed -1 Monday night through Tuesday morning. This is when we expect for the heaviest snows to occur. Blustery conditions via tightly packed isobars/pressure gradients from the 995-990 mb Nor'easter will cause for some gusty north- northeast winds which will result in blowing and drifting of snow during this period. The snow should come to an end during the afternoon hours on Wednesday from southwest to northeast. Blustery conditions will gradually wind down as the storm lifts further to the northeast offshore. That said, we should see dry and tranquil weather returning with improving skies Wednesday into Thursday as heights aloft increase and a surface high further builds into the region. Focus then shifts to another storm system that will bring us our next chance for some precipitation late week into next weekend (Friday-Saturday). This looks to come in the form of rain potentially transitioning over to snow as we start off in the warm sector of the storm system. This storm system will come amid a major large scale pattern change driven by a negative/neutral PNA, a - AO/EPO block, and an MJO in phases 6/7. As far as temperatures, we'll see an uptrend in temperatures as the workweek progresses. Anomalies will run warmer than normal. && .AVIATION... A cold and dry airmass will allow VFR conditions to continue to prevail through the TAF period. Scattered lake effect clouds may be around KALB/KPSF from time to time through this evening with bases around 3-4kft. Otherwise, it will be mainly clear through tonight and into Sunday morning as high pressure builds in. High clouds will advance from the west late in the TAF period. Winds for the rest of the day will be from the west with some gusts to 20 kt at KALB/KPSF, lighter at 10 kt or less at KGFL/KPOU with a brief southerly direction early in the TAF period at KGFL. Winds will become light from the north tonight into Sunday morning. Outlook... Sunday Night: Low Operational Impact. NO SIG WX. Monday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SN. Monday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Likely SN. Tuesday: Moderate Operational Impact. Likely SN. Tuesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SN. Wednesday: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SN. Wednesday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX. Thursday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX. && .HYDROLOGY... No widespread hydrological issues are expected for the next week. Bitterly cold temperatures will persist tonight into Sunday. This frigid air will result in river and lake ice development and thickening. A coastal storm will likely bring precipitation to the region Monday into the mid week, although it is expected to be all snow. The snow amounts are uncertain at this time due to the slow track of the storm. However, the highest liquid equivalents look to be south/southwest of the Capital Region at this time. Temperatures may moderate by the end of the week which may result in some snow melt. 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...None. MA...None. VT...None. && SYNOPSIS...NAS/Wasula NEAR TERM...Wasula SHORT TERM...NAS LONG TERM...Evbuoma AVIATION...Thompson HYDROLOGY...NAS/Wasula
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 30, 10:40 AM EST, 4 hours 54 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 1040 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-082>084-VTZ013>015-311200- 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- Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington- Western Windham-Eastern Windham- 1040 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Capital Region, Northern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs, Lake George Saratoga Region, northern Taconics, southern Adirondacks of eastern New York and southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A slow moving coastal storm system approaching from the south will likely bring a light to moderate accumulating snowfall to parts of the region late Monday through Tuesday. At this time there is low confidence in forecast snowfall amounts. Winter Weather headlines may be needed later in time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-063>066-311200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- 1040 AM EST Sat Jan 30 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, the mid Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, and the southern and central Taconics of eastern New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A slow moving coastal storm system approaching from the south will likely bring a moderate to locally heavy accumulating snowfall to parts of the region Monday into Tuesday. At this time there is low confidence in forecast snowfall amounts. Winter Weather headlines may be needed later in time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.