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Winter Weather Advisory 13, NWS Albany, NY

February 21, 20214 states

NWS Albany, NY issued this winter weather advisory at Feb 21, 2021, 4:09 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 22, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2021, 4:09 PM EST (21:09 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 22, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Albany, NY

Counties Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Dutchess County, NY, Fulton County, NY, Hamilton County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Ulster County, NY, Warren County, NY, Washington County, NY, Bennington County, VT, Windham County, VT

The radar

The Albany radar (KENX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:08 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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 17 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-02-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 52 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1134 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

841 
WWUS41 KALY 212109
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
409 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021


NYZ032-033-082-221100-
/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0013.210222T1200Z-210223T0600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, and Caroga Lake
409 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow could be heavy at times. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton and Northern Fulton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  traveling conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
560 
WWUS41 KALY 220837
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
337 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

NYZ041-042-083-222300-
/O.EXB.KALY.WW.Y.0013.210222T1200Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren-
Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Glens Falls, and West Glens Falls
337 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Northern Warren and Southeast 
  Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  traveling conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotty light snow possible early this
  morning. A period of moderate to heavy snow is expected this 
  afternoon. Snowfall rates may approach 1 to 1.5 inches per hour 
  during the early to mid afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ063>066-222300-
/O.EXB.KALY.WW.Y.0013.210222T1500Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, 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
337 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and the
  southeast Catskills, mid Hudson Valley and southern Taconics of
  eastern New York.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  traveling conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could approach 1 to 1.5
  inches per hour early this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

VTZ013>015-222300-
/O.EXB.KALY.WW.Y.0013.210222T1500Z-210222T2300Z/
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
337 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bennington, Western Windham and Eastern Windham 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  traveling conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per 
  hour early this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

NYZ032-033-082-222300-
/O.EXT.KALY.WW.Y.0013.210222T1200Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, and Caroga Lake
337 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow could be heavy at times. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton and Northern Fulton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  traveling conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotty light snow possible early this
  morning. A period of moderate to heavy snow is expected late 
  this morning into this afternoon. Snowfall rates may approach 1 
  to 1.5 inches per hour late this morning into the early to mid 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
886 
WWUS41 KALY 221730
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

NYZ038-222300-
/O.EXA.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, and Dolgeville
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches,
  highest north of the Thruway. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

NYZ043-084-222300-
/O.EXA.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Washington-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, 
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, 
and North Easton
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Washington and Southern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch an hour 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

NYZ032-033-082-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, and Caroga Lake
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Fulton, Northern Herkimer and Hamilton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch an hour
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ063>066-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, 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
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, east central New 
  York and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

VTZ013>015-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
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
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Windham, Western Windham and Bennington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch an hour at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

NYZ041-042-083-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren-
Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Glens Falls, and West Glens Falls
1230 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Saratoga, Southeast Warren and Northern 
  Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch an hour at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
984 
WWUS41 KALY 222025
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
325 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

NYZ032-033-038-082-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, and Caroga Lake
325 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Herkimer, Northern Fulton, and Hamilton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ063>066-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, 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
325 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and
  Ulster and Dutchess Counties in New York.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

VTZ013>015-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
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
325 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch per hour
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

NYZ041>043-083-084-222300-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton
325 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Saratoga, Washington, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to an inch per hour
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
582 
WWUS41 KALY 222257
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
557 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021


NYZ032-033-038-082-230000-
/O.EXP.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, 
Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, 
Hoffmeister, Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, 
Frankfort, Dolgeville, and Caroga Lake
557 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The steadier snowfall has moved out of the area and therefore 
will allow the advisory to expire. Light snow showers remain 
possible through this evening. Any untreated surfaces may remain 
slick through this evening as well.


$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ063>066-230000-
/O.EXP.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, 
New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, 
Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, 
South Egremont, 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
557 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The steadier snowfall has moved out of the area and therefore 
will allow the advisory to expire. Light snow showers remain 
possible through this evening. Any untreated surfaces may remain 
slick through this evening as well.

$$

VTZ013>015-230000-
/O.EXP.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
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
557 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The steadier snowfall has moved out of the area and therefore 
will allow the advisory to expire. Light snow showers remain 
possible through this evening. Any untreated surfaces may remain 
slick through this evening as well.

$$

NYZ041>043-083-084-230000-
/O.EXP.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210222T2300Z/
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Glens Falls, 
West Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, 
Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton
557 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The steadier snowfall has moved out of the area and therefore 
will allow the advisory to expire. Light snow showers remain 
possible through this evening. Any untreated surfaces may remain 
slick through this evening as well.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory 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 weather advisory went out at Feb 21, 12:38 PM EST, 3 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 12:38 PM EST, 3 hours 31 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Albany NY
1238 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will bring a mostly sunny, yet chilly day for
today. A storm system approaching from the central U.S. will
bring another round of snow to the area on Monday. Snow could
mix with some rain across the lower elevations south and east of
Albany. Colder than normal temperatures today will give way to
above normal temperatures by midweek, before trending colder
than normal by the end of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
9:30 AM EST Update: Made slight adjustments to the temperatures
and dewpoints to match current observations and forecast trends.
Rest of forecast remains on track. See previous discussion
below.

Previous discussion...

As of 615 AM EST, still some patchy clouds across southern VT
and the eastern Catskills. Some flurries are likely occurring in
some areas beneath these clouds.

Wide range of temps across the region, with temps in the single
digits across portions of the mid Hudson Valley, and as low as 5
to 10 below zero across northern Herkimer County, where skies
cleared out and winds trended to less than 5 mph. In other
areas, temps were generally in the teens, warmest where patchy
clouds remain.

After the cold start, expect mostly sunny skies through today.
Forecast soundings suggest mixing depths to around or just under
H850, which should allow max temps to reach the upper 20s to
lower 30s for most valley areas, with lower/mid 20s for most
higher elevations.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Tonight, clear skies this evening and light/calm wind should
allow temps to fall off rapidly after sunset, perhaps dropping
to near zero across portions of the southern Adirondacks and
upper Hudson Valley, and single digits and teens elsewhere.
Then, as clouds increase after midnight, expect temps to hold
steady or gradually rise. The leading edge of mid level
isentropic lift should allow a band of light snow to develop
around or just before daybreak. However, it remains uncertain as
to how much reaches the ground due to a dry low level layer. It
appears that best chances for this burst of light snow to reach
the ground will be across the eastern Catskills, as well as
areas along and especially north of I-90, where a quick coating
to less than one inch of accumulation is possible by 6 AM
Monday. This could create locally slippery travel conditions in
some areas for the morning commute.

Monday, stronger forcing is expected to track across the region
from west to east during the midday/early afternoon hours.
Forcing will be driven by mid level isentropic lift, and QG
forcing with approach of shortwave. In addition, our region,
especially southern areas, will be proximate to the left exit
region of strong 140+ KT upper level jet approaching northern
mid Atlantic coast. Also, mid level lapse rates will steepen in
the afternoon, with some model guidance indicating H7-H5 lapse
rates approaching/surpassing 7 C/km, suggesting the possibility
of some convective elements embedded within main band of
precipitation passing through. So, it appears a band of moderate
to briefly heavy snow may occur during the midday-mid afternoon
hours. Although brief in duration, snowfall rates may be quite
efficient given degree of forcing and mid level instability,
perhaps reaching 1+ inch/hour across portions of the Mohawk
Valley, as well as across the mid Hudson Valley and NW CT.
Overall snowfall amounts during Monday look to be 1-3", with
locally higher amounts (2-4 inches) possible across portions of
NW CT into the Berkshires, and 3-6 inches across portions of the
SW Adirondacks extending east into northern portions of the
Mohawk Valley and northwest Saratoga County. It will be
breezy/windy at times Monday, especially just ahead of the main
band of precipitation, with south/southeast winds possibly
reaching up to 30-40 mph within some north/south oriented
valleys, including portions the Capital Region. Highs mainly in
the lower/mid 30s, perhaps slightly warmer in southeast areas,
where some rain may initially be mixed in with the snow before
stronger wet bulb cooling commences.

Monday night, occluded front should be east of the region by
evening, although upper trough could allow for scattered snow
showers, especially across the southern Adirondacks. Clouds and
some wind may keep temperatures somewhat elevated in the 20s to
around 30 in many areas.

For Tuesday, another strong upper level disturbance and surface
trough approach from the Great Lakes region. This should allow
for additional snow showers to develop in the afternoon,
although could be mixed with rain at times in valley areas,
where enough boundary layer warming could allow temps to reach
the upper 30s to lower 40s in some valleys before showers allow
temps to fall back into the 30s. Some scattered coatings to less
than an inch could occur in lower elevations, with perhaps 1-2
inches possible across portions of the SW Adirondacks. It also
may be breezy/windy, especially late in the day behind the
surface trough, with west/northwest winds possibly gusting up to
30-35 mph within the Mohawk Valley, Capital Region and
Berkshires.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Ridging is expected to build in at the surface and aloft Tuesday
night bringing an end to any lingering snow showers in the wake of a
departing trough. The ridging is expected to result in fair weather
into Wednesday however with zonal flow aloft the high quickly shifts
off to the east. Another short wave trough and its associated system
will be on the fast approach with some showers expected Wednesday
night. Wednesday is expected to be a mild day with southwest flow
and highs into 40s below 1500 feet and in the 30s about that. Thus a
mix of rain and snow showers is expected with a transition to more
snow showers than rain as the night progresses. Another short wave
and its associated front are expected to sweep across the region
Thursday night ushering in a much colder airmass as we end the week.
Highs Friday are only expected to be in the 20s with teens in the
portions of the southern Adirondacks and across the higher terrain
of the southern Green Mountains with lower 30s limited to the mid-
Hudson Valley. More ridging is expected to build in with a dry start
to the weekend. There is much uncertainty in the forecast for the
latter half of the weekend as guidance differences in amplitude
and timing of energy which enters the CONUS over the Pacific
and makes its way eastward.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
VFR conditions will prevail through much of the 24 hour TAF
period. High pressure over the region today will result in SKC
skies. Then high level clouds will increase overnight with
gradually lowering cigs (still at VFR levels) towards Monday
morning, ahead of low pressure approaching from the Great Lakes
region.

This storm system will bring a several hour period of snow to
the TAF sites, expected to start between 16Z-18Z Monday. A few
flurries or lighter snow showers will be possible earlier in the
morning, so have included mention of VCSH. Once the steadier
snow begins, conditions will quickly lower to MVFR and
eventually IFR near the end of the TAF period.

North-northwest winds around 5-10 kt today will become light
and variable after sunset. Winds on Monday will shift to the
south and increase to around 10-17 kt with gusts between 20-30
kt developing by late Monday morning.

Outlook...

Monday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Scattered SHSN.
Tuesday: Moderate Operational Impact. Breezy. Scattered SHRA...SHSN.
Tuesday Night: Low Operational Impact. Breezy. NO SIG WX.
Wednesday: Low Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Wednesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA...SHSN.
Thursday: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA...SHSN.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
No widespread hydrological issues are expected over the next several
days.

Near seasonable temperatures are expected through early this
week. This will continue to support mainly frozen precipitation
types and allow ice to expand and thicken on area waterways.
A storm system for Monday will bring additional light snow,
possibly mixed with some valley rain on Monday.

Temperatures will moderate to slightly above normal levels into the
middle of next week, possibly allowing for some ripening/warming
of the snowpack.

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...Evbuoma/KL
NEAR TERM...Evbuoma/KL
SHORT TERM...KL
LONG TERM...IAA
AVIATION...JPV
HYDROLOGY...Evbuoma/KL
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 4:07 AM EST, 12 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albany NY
407 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

NYZ032-033-082-221200-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Fulton-
407 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the southwest Adirondacks of eastern
New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Snow is likely Monday, with the possibility for moderate snowfall
accumulations. If confidence increases that moderate snowfall amounts
will occur, then a Winter Weather Advisory will be issued.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-VTZ013-014-221200-
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Bennington-Western Windham-
407 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut,
western Massachusetts and for Bennington and western Windham Counties
in southern Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Snow is likely Monday, with the possibility for moderate snowfall
accumulations. If confidence increases that moderate snowfall amounts
will occur, then a Winter Weather Advisory will be issued.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NYZ038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-083-084-VTZ015-221200-
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 Greene-
Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-
Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Southeast Warren-
Southern Washington-Eastern Windham-
407 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern New York not including
the southwest Adirondacks, and for eastern Windham County in southern
Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Light snow is expected Monday, with locally slippery travel
conditions possible.

.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.