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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Albany, NY

December 17, 20254 states

NWS Albany, NY issued this wind advisory at Dec 17, 2025, 12:30 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 18, 2025, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2025, 12:30 PM EST (17:30 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 AM EST
In force
36 hr
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 17:32 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, 5.5 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-12-17Temperature 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 2025-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 189 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
949 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

015 
WWUS71 KALY 171730
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1230 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047-049>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-180130-
/O.NEW.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-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-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Cambridge, Jefferson,
Catskill, Eagle Bay, Caroga Lake, Beacon, Whitehall, Johnsburg,
Northwood, Ballston Spa, Frankfort, Brattleboro, Livingstonville,
Granville, Clifton Park, Troy, Stamford, Breakabeen, Napanoch,
Sundown, Bennington, Dalton, Stanfordville, Millbrook, North
Adams, Tannersville, Pownal, Ilion, Glens Falls, Ellenville,
Albany, Coxsackie, Woodford State Park, Huletts Landing, Hunter,
New Milford, Nobleboro, Arlington, Kingston, Herkimer, Preston
Hollow, Wingdale, Saratoga Lake, Gaylordsville, Atwell, Great
Barrington, West Shokan, Amenia, Saratoga Springs, Middle Falls,
Hudson, Pine Plains, Long Lake, North Creek, Greenwich,
Kerhonkson, McKeever, Hague, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Berne,
Prattsville, Jefferson Heights, Thomaston, Windham, Dolgeville,
Knox, Amsterdam, Gilboa, Guilford Center, Middleburgh,
Mechanicville, Warrensburg, Pawling, Fort Edward, Poughkeepsie,
Cairo, New Paltz, Pittsfield, Hancock, Mohawk, Athens, Waterford,
Westerlo, Hudson Falls, Woodstock, West Brattleboro, West Hurley,
Torrington, Schenectady, Burnt Hills, Sandisfield, Wells, Hoosick
Falls, Old Forge, Johnstown, Altamont, Rotterdam, North Blenheim,
Berlin, Stephentown, Florida, Big Moose, Little Falls, Eagle
Bridge, North Easton, Londonderry, Terryville, New Lebanon,
Stratton, Bolton Landing, West Glens Falls, Dover Plains,
Oakville, Bellows Falls, South Egremont, North River, and
Gloversville
1230 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for late Thursday Night into early Friday and 
  Westerly winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for 
  late Friday morning through late Friday evening.

* WHERE...All of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, 
  east central New York, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow on Thursday night into early Friday morning 
  will be across the higher elevations.  All areas will see 
  widespread gusty winds later Friday morning through late Friday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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8 follow-up statements
372 
WWUS71 KALY 171735
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1235 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

NYZ048-180145-
/O.EXA.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Duanesburg, Mariaville, and Delanson
1235 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for late Thursday Night into early Friday and 
  Westerly winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for 
  late Friday morning through late Friday evening.

* WHERE...Western Schenectady County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow on Thursday night into early Friday morning 
  will be across the higher elevations.  All areas will see 
  widespread gusty winds later Friday morning through late Friday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047-049>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-180145-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-
Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
Northern Washington-Schoharie-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-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Cambridge, Jefferson,
Catskill, Eagle Bay, Caroga Lake, Beacon, Whitehall, Johnsburg,
Northwood, Ballston Spa, Frankfort, Brattleboro, Livingstonville,
Granville, Clifton Park, Troy, Stamford, Breakabeen, Napanoch,
Sundown, Bennington, Dalton, Stanfordville, Millbrook, North
Adams, Tannersville, Pownal, Ilion, Glens Falls, Ellenville,
Albany, Coxsackie, Woodford State Park, Huletts Landing, Hunter,
New Milford, Nobleboro, Arlington, Kingston, Herkimer, Preston
Hollow, Wingdale, Saratoga Lake, Gaylordsville, Atwell, Great
Barrington, West Shokan, Amenia, Saratoga Springs, Middle Falls,
Hudson, Pine Plains, Long Lake, North Creek, Greenwich,
Kerhonkson, McKeever, Hague, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Berne,
Prattsville, Jefferson Heights, Thomaston, Windham, Dolgeville,
Knox, Amsterdam, Gilboa, Guilford Center, Middleburgh,
Mechanicville, Warrensburg, Pawling, Fort Edward, Poughkeepsie,
Cairo, New Paltz, Pittsfield, Hancock, Mohawk, Athens, Waterford,
Westerlo, Hudson Falls, Woodstock, West Brattleboro, West Hurley,
Torrington, Schenectady, Burnt Hills, Sandisfield, Wells, Hoosick
Falls, Old Forge, Johnstown, Altamont, Rotterdam, North Blenheim,
Berlin, Stephentown, Florida, Big Moose, Little Falls, Eagle
Bridge, North Easton, Londonderry, Terryville, New Lebanon,
Stratton, Bolton Landing, West Glens Falls, Dover Plains,
Oakville, Bellows Falls, South Egremont, North River, and
Gloversville
1235 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for late Thursday Night into early Friday and 
  Westerly winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for 
  late Friday morning through late Friday evening.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow on Thursday night into early Friday morning 
  will be across the higher elevations.  All areas will see 
  widespread gusty winds later Friday morning through late Friday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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071 
WWUS71 KALY 180155
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
855 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-181100-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
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
Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Hudson, Fort Edward, Caroga
Lake, Mariaville, Wells, Johnsburg, Wingdale, Londonderry,
Waterford, Sandisfield, Stratton, Hancock, Beacon, Herkimer,
Livingstonville, Stephentown, Pine Plains, Whitehall, Bennington,
Hague, West Brattleboro, McKeever, Pownal, Gloversville,
Granville, Westerlo, Preston Hollow, Bolton Landing, Warrensburg,
Big Moose, Dalton, West Shokan, Terryville, Oakville,
Gaylordsville, Kerhonkson, Albany, Schenectady, Kingston, South
Egremont, Greenwich, Atwell, Guilford Center, Berlin, North
Adams, Huletts Landing, Altamont, Pittsfield, Saratoga Lake,
Sundown, Hunter, Windham, Clifton Park, Jefferson Heights,
Rotterdam, Troy, Athens, Hoosick Falls, Woodstock, Arlington,
Mohawk, Jefferson, Coxsackie, North Blenheim, Middleburgh,
Cobleskill, Torrington, Glens Falls, Dolgeville, Delanson, Dover
Plains, North Creek, Hudson Falls, Long Lake, Mechanicville, West
Hurley, Berne, Hoffmeister, Gilboa, Ellenville, Florida, North
River, Poughkeepsie, Ilion, West Glens Falls, Great Barrington,
Little Falls, Bellows Falls, Frankfort, Knox, Prattsville,
Saratoga Springs, Millbrook, North Easton, New Paltz, Napanoch,
Amenia, Ballston Spa, Johnstown, Old Forge, New Lebanon, New
Milford, Catskill, Amsterdam, Breakabeen, Thomaston, Cambridge,
Eagle Bay, Eagle Bridge, Stanfordville, Burnt Hills, Cairo,
Northwood, Brattleboro, Pawling, Woodford State Park, Duanesburg,
Middle Falls, Stamford, Tannersville, and Sabattis
855 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for late Thursday Night into early Friday and 
  Westerly winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for 
  late Friday morning through late Friday evening.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow on Thursday night into early Friday morning 
  will be across the higher elevations.  All areas will see 
  widespread gusty winds later Friday morning through late Friday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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600 
WWUS71 KALY 180547
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1247 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066-
082>084-VTZ013>015-182000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
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
Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-Bennington-Western Windham-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of North Adams, Dolgeville, Coxsackie,
Frankfort, Big Moose, Waterford, Eagle Bridge, Pownal,
Mechanicville, Johnsburg, Greenwich, Middle Falls, Saratoga Lake,
Bolton Landing, Hoffmeister, North River, Berlin, Londonderry,
Mariaville, Woodstock, Pittsfield, Thomaston, Old Forge,
Sabattis, Pawling, Brattleboro, North Easton, West Hurley, Eagle
Bay, North Creek, North Blenheim, Millbrook, Stephentown, New
Paltz, Wells, Ellenville, Bennington, Knox, Dalton, Westerlo,
Jefferson, Breakabeen, Tannersville, Little Falls, Amsterdam,
Northwood, Albany, Hunter, Athens, Whitehall, Stanfordville,
Altamont, Duanesburg, Burnt Hills, Beacon, Arlington, Dover
Plains, Woodford State Park, Amenia, Stratton, Rotterdam,
Windham, Granville, Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, Stamford,
Kerhonkson, McKeever, Cambridge, Delanson, Clifton Park, Hague,
Troy, Cairo, New Milford, Torrington, Warrensburg, Prattsville,
Long Lake, West Shokan, Gaylordsville, Kingston, Hoosick Falls,
Catskill, Florida, Huletts Landing, Berne, Sandisfield, Mohawk,
Gilboa, Terryville, Schenectady, Johnstown, Oakville, Herkimer,
West Brattleboro, Saratoga Springs, Ilion, Middleburgh, Great
Barrington, Livingstonville, Hancock, Gloversville, Poughkeepsie,
Wingdale, Bellows Falls, Nobleboro, Napanoch, Sundown, Caroga
Lake, Hudson, West Glens Falls, Cobleskill, Preston Hollow,
Jefferson Heights, Atwell, New Lebanon, South Egremont, Guilford
Center, Ballston Spa, Glens Falls, and Pine Plains
1247 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM 
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for tonight into early Friday and westerly winds 15 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for late Friday morning 
  through late Friday evening.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western 
  Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow tonight into early Friday morning will be 
  across the higher elevations of the southern Greens of Vermont, 
  Berkshires of Massachusetts, eastern Catskills and Taconics of 
  eastern New York and the Litchfield Hills of northwest 
  Connecticut.  All areas will see widespread strong gusty winds 
  very late Friday morning through late Friday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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710 
WWUS71 KALY 181715
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1215 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-VTZ013-191000-
/O.UPG.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KALY.HW.W.0004.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern
Columbia-Bennington-
Including the cities of Florida, Eagle Bridge, Great Barrington,
Stamford, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Berlin, Bennington, New
Lebanon, Sandisfield, North Adams, Pittsfield, Hancock, Woodford
State Park, Pownal, Dalton, and South Egremont
1215 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph for late tonight into Friday morning.  Westerly winds 15 to 25 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  evening.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern 
  Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington 
  County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through the overnight, 
  with the strongest south to southeast wind gusts to 60 mph late 
  tonight into Friday morning.  Winds will switch to the west for 
  Friday afternoon into late Friday evening and remain gusty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>053-058>060-063>066-082>084-VTZ014-
015-191000-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.251219T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-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-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern
Washington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Kingston, Johnsburg, West Shokan,
Northwood, Hudson Falls, Waterford, Ellenville, Hoffmeister,
Delanson, Herkimer, Coxsackie, Stanfordville, Wells, Albany,
Mechanicville, Schenectady, New Paltz, West Hurley, Glens Falls,
Duanesburg, Granville, Hunter, Bolton Landing, Napanoch, Fort
Edward, North Creek, Whitehall, Guilford Center, North River,
Westerlo, Millbrook, Frankfort, Mariaville, Ballston Spa,
Cambridge, Greenwich, Breakabeen, Warrensburg, Gilboa,
Dolgeville, Catskill, Burnt Hills, Windham, Brattleboro, Pawling,
Londonderry, Poughkeepsie, Saratoga Lake, Long Lake, Caroga Lake,
West Glens Falls, Preston Hollow, Middleburgh, Huletts Landing,
Arlington, Beacon, West Brattleboro, Atwell, Rotterdam, Big
Moose, Thomaston, Altamont, Oakville, Mohawk, Prattsville,
Jefferson Heights, Johnstown, Wingdale, Clifton Park,
Tannersville, Stratton, Troy, Kerhonkson, Woodstock, North
Easton, Saratoga Springs, Knox, Gloversville, Terryville,
Sabattis, North Blenheim, Amenia, Cobleskill, New Milford, Middle
Falls, Athens, Little Falls, Gaylordsville, Cairo, Torrington,
Livingstonville, Nobleboro, Amsterdam, Dover Plains, Ilion, Eagle
Bay, Hague, Old Forge, Sundown, Jefferson, Hudson, Berne, Pine
Plains, McKeever, and Bellows Falls
1215 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM 
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected for tonight into Friday morning and westerly winds 15 
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for Friday afternoon 
  through late Friday evening.

* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, all of eastern and east central 
  New York except for eastern Rensselaer and eastern Columbia 
  Counties and Windham County Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to 
  southwesterly flow tonight into early Friday morning will be 
  across the higher elevations.   All areas will see widespread 
  gusty westerly winds Friday afternoon through late Friday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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133 
WWUS71 KALY 190518
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1218 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-VTZ013-192115-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern
Columbia-Bennington-
Including the cities of North Adams, Dalton, Stamford, South
Egremont, Stephentown, New Lebanon, Pownal, Hoosick Falls,
Woodford State Park, Pittsfield, Berlin, Florida, Sandisfield,
Great Barrington, Hancock, Bennington, and Eagle Bridge
1218 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph through this morning.  Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph this afternoon through late this evening.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern 
  Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest south to southeast wind gusts, 
  up to 60 mph, are anticipated through this morning.  Winds will 
  switch to the west for this afternoon into late this evening and 
  remain gusty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>053-058>060-063>066-082>084-VTZ014-
015-192115-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-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-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern
Washington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Hunter, West Hurley, Hudson, Stratton,
Saratoga Lake, Johnsburg, Huletts Landing, Kingston, Thomaston,
New Paltz, Big Moose, Kerhonkson, Gaylordsville, Jefferson, North
Easton, North Creek, Terryville, Poughkeepsie, Jefferson Heights,
Bolton Landing, Torrington, Schenectady, Millbrook, New Milford,
Amsterdam, Berne, Atwell, Arlington, West Brattleboro,
Gloversville, Delanson, Altamont, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa,
Windham, Napanoch, Pawling, Guilford Center, Northwood, Bellows
Falls, North River, Londonderry, Gilboa, Rotterdam, Granville,
Old Forge, Oakville, Hoffmeister, Saratoga Springs, West Shokan,
Wingdale, Breakabeen, Caroga Lake, North Blenheim, Waterford,
Woodstock, Coxsackie, McKeever, Warrensburg, Little Falls,
Cambridge, Clifton Park, Greenwich, Eagle Bay, Johnstown, Cairo,
Whitehall, Frankfort, Preston Hollow, Hudson Falls, Troy,
Duanesburg, Dover Plains, Brattleboro, Nobleboro, Amenia,
Livingstonville, Middleburgh, West Glens Falls, Mohawk, Wells,
Long Lake, Mechanicville, Cobleskill, Hague, Mariaville,
Prattsville, Knox, Dolgeville, Glens Falls, Ellenville, Beacon,
Stanfordville, Westerlo, Pine Plains, Ilion, Sundown,
Tannersville, Albany, Athens, Catskill, Middle Falls, Herkimer,
Sabattis, and Fort Edward
1218 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected through this morning and westerly winds 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph expected for this afternoon through late 
  this evening.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, eastern New York, 
  and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds will gust within the south 
  to southwesterly flow through this morning across the higher 
  elevations. Isolated gusts of 55 to nearly 60 mph are possible in 
  portions of the Eastern Catskills and Helderbergs. All areas will 
  see widespread gusty westerly winds this afternoon through late 
  this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

37
857 
WWUS71 KALY 191725
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1225 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-VTZ013-200600-
/O.CON.KALY.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern
Columbia-Bennington-
Including the cities of Eagle Bridge, Great Barrington,
Pittsfield, Stamford, North Adams, Florida, Dalton, Stephentown,
South Egremont, New Lebanon, Hancock, Sandisfield, Hoosick Falls,
Berlin, Woodford State Park, Pownal, and Bennington
1225 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 58 mph.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern 
  Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to change direction to the 
  west this afternoon with the cold front moving through. Once the 
  front has passed, westerly winds continue into tonight. Winds 
  increase again for the overnight hours tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>053-058>060-063>066-082>084-VTZ014-
015-200600-
/O.CON.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-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-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-
Western Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-
Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern
Washington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Woodstock, Preston Hollow, Oakville,
Whitehall, Westerlo, Pawling, Bolton Landing, Altamont,
Londonderry, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Wingdale, Ilion, North
Blenheim, Gaylordsville, Hudson, West Glens Falls, Eagle Bay,
Berne, Prattsville, Poughkeepsie, Mariaville, Gilboa, Mohawk,
Coxsackie, Breakabeen, Johnstown, Troy, Amsterdam, Sabattis,
Duanesburg, North Creek, North River, Athens, Hague, Jefferson
Heights, New Paltz, Greenwich, Amenia, Brattleboro, Terryville,
Atwell, Rotterdam, West Hurley, Big Moose, Long Lake,
Mechanicville, Sundown, Old Forge, Hudson Falls, Middle Falls,
Herkimer, Waterford, Hunter, Stratton, Pine Plains, Cairo,
McKeever, Delanson, Hoffmeister, Torrington, North Easton,
Ballston Spa, West Shokan, Bellows Falls, Albany, Stanfordville,
Saratoga Lake, Catskill, Guilford Center, Little Falls, Huletts
Landing, Arlington, Johnsburg, Livingstonville, Knox, Kingston,
Ellenville, Dolgeville, Jefferson, Glens Falls, New Milford,
Beacon, Kerhonkson, West Brattleboro, Frankfort, Wells, Caroga
Lake, Cobleskill, Napanoch, Tannersville, Middleburgh,
Gloversville, Burnt Hills, Thomaston, Nobleboro, Warrensburg,
Dover Plains, Northwood, Cambridge, Saratoga Springs, Fort
Edward, Windham, Granville, and Millbrook
1225 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, eastern New York, 
  and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to change direction this 
  afternoon to the west with the cold front moving through. Once the 
  front has passed, westerly winds continue into tonight. Winds 
  increase once again for the overnight hours tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

05
422 
WWUS71 KALY 200443
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1143 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-061-VTZ013-201200-
/O.CAN.KALY.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Eastern
Columbia-Bennington-
Including the cities of Great Barrington, North Adams, Hancock,
Sandisfield, Florida, Stephentown, South Egremont, Pownal,
Woodford State Park, Pittsfield, Hoosick Falls, Berlin, Eagle
Bridge, Stamford, Bennington, New Lebanon, and Dalton
1143 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern 
  Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ032-043-059-060-064>066-084-VTZ015-200545-
/O.CAN.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Herkimer-
Northern Washington-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Southern Washington-
Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Gaylordsville, West
Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Cambridge, New Milford, Fort Edward,
Old Forge, Northwood, Beacon, Cairo, Oakville, Hudson Falls,
Whitehall, Wingdale, Millbrook, Arlington, Thomaston, New Paltz,
Pine Plains, Dover Plains, Granville, Jefferson Heights, Huletts
Landing, Athens, Atwell, Big Moose, North Easton, Amenia,
Stanfordville, McKeever, Middle Falls, Guilford Center,
Terryville, Greenwich, Poughkeepsie, Brattleboro, Coxsackie,
Hudson, Kingston, Torrington, Eagle Bay, Pawling, and Catskill
1143 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have decreased below 46 mph in these areas. Breezy 
conditions will continue through the overnight period, but the 
threat of power outages and difficult travel due to strong winds 
will continue to decrease with the decreasing winds.

$$

NYZ033-038>042-047>053-058-063-082-083-VTZ014-201200-
/O.EXT.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/
Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern
Saratoga-Northern Warren-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern
Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-
Western Rensselaer-Western Greene-Western Ulster-Northern Fulton-
Southeast Warren-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Rotterdam, Mariaville, Warrensburg,
Jefferson, Dolgeville, West Hurley, Kerhonkson, Long Lake,
Breakabeen, Altamont, Napanoch, Saratoga Springs, Frankfort,
Glens Falls, Londonderry, Ilion, Duanesburg, West Shokan,
Johnsburg, Gilboa, Berne, Ellenville, Burnt Hills, Woodstock,
Cobleskill, Little Falls, Prattsville, North Blenheim, Stratton,
Hoffmeister, Tannersville, Troy, Waterford, Knox, Johnstown,
Saratoga Lake, Herkimer, Delanson, Hunter, Windham, Mohawk,
Mechanicville, Livingstonville, Sabattis, Clifton Park, Albany,
Caroga Lake, Schenectady, Preston Hollow, Ballston Spa, Westerlo,
Hague, Bolton Landing, Amsterdam, Gloversville, North River,
Sundown, Middleburgh, North Creek, West Glens Falls, and Wells
1143 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern New York and southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

37
429 
WWUS71 KALY 201200
NPWALY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
700 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025

MAZ001-025-NYZ033-038>042-047>054-058-061-063-082-083-VTZ013-014-
201300-
/O.EXP.KALY.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-
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-Bennington-Western Windham-
Including the cities of Hoosick Falls, Mariaville, Cobleskill,
Altamont, Great Barrington, Saratoga Lake, Sundown, North Adams,
Breakabeen, Pownal, Pittsfield, Berne, Eagle Bridge, Stephentown,
Woodstock, Rotterdam, Glens Falls, Jefferson, Dalton,
Hoffmeister, Herkimer, Sabattis, Clifton Park, Woodford State
Park, Tannersville, Gloversville, Middleburgh, Ballston Spa, Long
Lake, Windham, Burnt Hills, Napanoch, Waterford, Westerlo, North
Blenheim, Troy, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, Hague, Hancock, Ilion,
Delanson, Johnstown, Knox, West Shokan, Florida, Stamford,
Amsterdam, Little Falls, Albany, Schenectady, Sandisfield,
Kerhonkson, Hunter, Prattsville, Londonderry, Saratoga Springs,
Wells, North Creek, Preston Hollow, West Hurley, South Egremont,
Dolgeville, Frankfort, Mohawk, West Glens Falls, Caroga Lake,
Berlin, Stratton, Duanesburg, Gilboa, Mechanicville, Warrensburg,
North River, Ellenville, Bennington, New Lebanon, and
Livingstonville
700 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts have decreased to below 45 mph and will continue to 
steadily weaken through the morning.

$$

07

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind 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 wind advisory went out at Dec 17, 12:30 PM EST, 0 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. A milder air mass briefly returns Thursday into Friday for the first time since the day before Thanksgiving yielding a period of moderate rain and snow melt ahead of a strong frontal boundary. 2. Poor drainage flooding may result in some locations due to the period of rainfall combined with snowmelt, especially in the valley areas. 3. Strong gusty southeast to south winds are possible Thu night ahead of the cold front, and then very windy conditions are likely late Friday afternoon into the Friday night which may down some large tree limbs, trees and cause some power outages. 4. Frigid conditions return Friday night into the weekend with a Clipper low producing light snow accums across parts of eastern NY and western New England Saturday night into Sunday.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 12:30 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albany NY
1230 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Confidence continues to increase Thursday night into Friday
morning for strong gusty southeast to south winds ahead of a
cold front for the western New England higher terrain, the
eastern Catskills and the narrow north south valleys near the
Mohawk Valley. Very windy post frontal winds are likely from the
west to northwest Friday to Friday night.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. A milder air mass briefly returns Thursday into Friday for
the first time since the day before Thanksgiving yielding a
period of moderate rain and snow melt ahead of a strong frontal
boundary.

2. Poor drainage flooding may result in some locations due to
the period of rainfall combined with snowmelt, especially in the
valley areas.

3. Strong gusty southeast to south winds are possible Thu night
ahead of the cold front, and then very windy conditions are
likely late Friday afternoon into the Friday night which may
down some large tree limbs, trees and cause some power outages.

4. Frigid conditions return Friday night into the weekend with a
Clipper low producing light snow accums across parts of eastern
NY and western New England Saturday night into Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
On the heels of a clipper low and a cold front today producing
some light snow showers north and west of the Capital Region,
then a milder air mass will return on Thursday. Temps have
averaged below normal for nearly 3 weeks since the Thanksgiving
holiday. High pressure will build in from the south on Thursday
with mid and upper heights increasing along the East Coast
ahead of a potent mid and upper level trough digging into the
Central Plains. An influx of milder air will surge into the
region with an increasing southerly low-level jet. Temps on Thu
may reach the lower to mid 40s in the valleys with mid 30s to
around 40F over the higher terrain, after a chilly start in the
teens and 20s.

The H925/H850 low-level jet cranks up to 50-70 KT Thu night with
above normal temps briefly surging into the region. In fact,
the latest NAEFS guidance indicates V-wind anomalies
/southerlies/ at 850 hPa being +3 to +4 standard deviations
/STDEVs/ above normal moving across the region. The strong
south/southeast winds will allow temps to rise Thu night from
lows in the 30s and lower 40s early on with periods of rain
developing with the strong isentropic lift. H850 temps rise +1
to +2 STDEVs above normal with the actual temps +3 to +6C by Fri
morning.

Low pressure passes well to the north and west of the forecast
areas from the central Great Lakes Region into southeast
Ontario Friday morning. The forecast area will be entrenched in
a warm sector briefly with temps rising about 15-20 degrees
above normal with NBM highs of upper 40s to mid 50s supported
in the valleys and 40s to around 50F over the higher terrain.
The snowpack will melt in many of the valley locations with some
reduction of the pack over the higher terrain. The latest SPC
Outlook has a "General Thunderstorms" forecast over all of
eastern NY and western New England Thu-Thu night with elevated
instability present. Some rumbles of thunderstorms will be
possible, but we did not add a slight chance of thunderstorms to
forecast yet. QPF does not look overly excessive, but will
discuss it further in the next "Key Message". Strong cold
advection occurs Fri pm into Fri night in the wake of the cold
front with temps crashing back below normal in the teens and
lower 20s with some single digits in the Adirondack Park ending
the mild air mass quickly. Some locations could get a dusting to
a few inches of snow north and west of the Tri Cities and in
favored westerly upslope areas to the north and east.

KEY MESSAGE 2...
The bulk of the rainfall or QPF will occur Thu night into
Friday in a 12-18-hr window. Snow depths in the south/southwest
Adirondacks range from 8-20" and the southern Greens 6-16" based
on the latest NOHRSC. Many valley areas have 1-6". The strong
southerlies and the rainfall may melt a lot of the snow pack in
the valleys causing ponding and poor drainage flooding in low-
lying areas. Some melting, movement and break-up of ice may
occur on rivers. The snowpack may ripen or compact due to
absorption over the higher terrain, but the latest rainfall
forecast is for 0.75"-1.0" over most of the forecast area with
1-1.5" or so over the eastern Catskills. River Flooding is not
forecast, but poor drainage or urban flooding may occur in some
of the valley areas. Frigid air will gush back in Friday night
which will dry things out and freeze up any standing water. Ice
on the northern most basins ranges from 3" to 9" based on the
NERFC guidance, which is thick for this time of year, so the
ice jam threat looks somewhat low with a brief spell of milder
weather.

KEY MESSAGE 3...
Wind headlines may be needed for the south/southeast winds Thu
night into Fri morning for portions of the forecast areas. Local
CSTAR cool season research with SUNYA has shown that anomalous
warm conveyor belt winds with strong cyclones can produce
impacts. The south to southeast winds increase to 50-70 KT Thu
night-Fri morning in th H925-H850 layer. The big question will
be if some of these winds at 925 hPa or 850 hPa puncture through
the stable layer and reach the surface. The past research and
conceptual models show that these south to southeast winds
favor perhaps Wind Advisory levels wind gusts (46-57 mph) for
the western New England higher terrain (southern Greens,
Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills), the Taconics, the eastern
Catskills and sometime narrow south to north valleys merging
into the Mohawk Valley. We used and collaborated the NBM 90th
percentile winds and wind gusts Thu night-Fri. Some gusts 40-50
mph are supported in the previously described areas. Wind
Advisories may be needed later and we will note this in a DSS
one pager to our customers.

Part II of the winds will occur Fri pm into Fri night. Strong
cold advection occurs in the wake of the cold front. Strong sfc
pressure rises occur across the region on the order of 9-12
hPa/6hrs. The H925 winds are impressive at 35-45 KTs. It will
be at night but decent momentum transfer with the rapid
pressure rises and cold advection may allow for some wind gusts
40-55 mph which could bring down large tree limbs, some large
trees, and power lines causing some power outages. Not
confident about a High Wind Watch yet, but at least a Wind
Advisory may be needed Fri pm to Fri night for a large portion
of the forecast area. The latest NBM 24-hr Max gust
probabilities (QMD) > 40 mph for the 24-hr period ending 1 am
Saturday are over the eastern Catskills, Greater Capital Region,
Taconics and much of the western New England higher terrain.
The winds should rapidly subside mid to late Sat morning.

KEY MESSAGE 4...
High pressure builds in quickly Sat morning with below normal
temps in the teens and lower 20s with colder readings over the
Adirondack Park. The mid and upper level flow becomes zonal over
the Northeast with the next clipper/hybrid cyclone approaching
from the Upper Midwest, southern Ontario and the Great Lakes
Region. The clipper could produce light snow accums (a few
inches) Sat night into Sunday from the I-90 corridor north with
some road impacts. The colder than normal temps return into
early next week with more clippers possible before the mid week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Through 18z Thursday...Flying conditions are VFR at all terminals as
of 12:25 PM EST. While a few light rain/snow showers are possible at
ALB/GFL within the first hour or two of the TAF period (hence
mention of VCSH in these TAFs), mainly VFR conditions are expected
this afternoon and evening with SCT to BKN mid-level clouds. Clouds
diminish tonight, with skies becoming mainly clear for the second
half of the night. There is a low chance for some patchy fog/mist
late tonight, mainly at GFL, but confidence is too low to mention
anything in the TAFs at this time. Aside from any fog/mist late
tonight, VFR conditions continue through at least 18z tomorrow with
mainly just high clouds around tomorrow morning.

Winds will be from the S/SE to start the TAF period this afternoon
with some gusts of 15-20 kt at ALB/PSF/POU. Winds veer to the S/SW
around sunset ahead of a cold front with diminishing gusts, then
shift to the west behind the front between roughly 22-02z from west
to east this evening. Winds behind the front will be at around 10
kt, with gusts of 20-25kt at ALB/PSF. ALB/PSF will also have some
LLWS concerns with the low-level jet strengthening to 40-45kt behind
the cold front. Winds, gusts, and the low-level jet all diminish
after midnight, with mainly light and variable winds through early
to mid-morning tomorrow. Then, winds increase around 5 kt from the
S/SE at GFL/POU and 10kt at ALB/PSF with gusts to 20-25kt at ALB/PSF
through 18z tomorrow. Strengthening low-level jet will lead to
renewed LLWS concerns at all terminals tomorrow mid-morning through
at least 18z.

Outlook...

Thursday Night: High Operational Impact. Windy With Gusts To 36 kts. Definite RA.
Friday: High Operational Impact. Windy With Gusts To 39 kts. Definite RA.
Friday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Windy With Gusts To 39 kts. Slight Chance of SHSN.
Saturday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX.
Saturday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SN.
Sunday: Low Operational Impact. Breezy. Slight Chance of SHRA.

&&

.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
NY...None.
MA...None.
VT...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...15
AVIATION...35

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 17, 11:56 AM EST, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
1156 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

NYZ039>041-050-082-171830-
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Southern Saratoga-
Northern Fulton-
1156 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025

...LIGHT WINTRY MIX MAY RESULT IN SLIPPERY TRAVEL CONDITIONS
THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

A band of precipitation, including light snow and/or a wintry mix,
is tracking through the Mohawk Valley and will track into Saratoga
County within the next hour. Where temperatures are below
freezing, up to a light glaze of ice could result in slippery
travel conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.

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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.