Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Albany, NY

207 
WWUS41 KALY 222355
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
655 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-231100-
/O.CON.KALY.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Millbrook, Poughkeepsie, Terryville,
Thomaston, Arlington, Gaylordsville, West Hurley, New Paltz,
Stanfordville, Kingston, Pawling, West Shokan, Ellenville, New
Milford, Beacon, Pine Plains, Kerhonkson, Wingdale, Amenia,
Torrington, Napanoch, Sundown, Oakville, Dover Plains, and
Woodstock
655 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, Dutchess and  
  Ulster Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible. The dangerous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines in 
  addition to causing blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility will 
  drop as low as 1/4 mile.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  tonight through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts will be 
  favored across the higher elevations and far southern parts of the 
  counties. Snowfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour at times late 
  tonight into early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-231100-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern
Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Coxsackie, Catskill, Hudson, Sandisfield,
North Adams, South Egremont, Pittsfield, Hancock, Great
Barrington, Jefferson Heights, Tannersville, Prattsville, Cairo,
Dalton, Windham, Hunter, Florida, Athens, and New Lebanon
655 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 
  14 inches with locally higher totals across the higher elevations 
  of the eastern Catskills and Berkshires. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts and Columbia and 
  Greene Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibility may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to 
  falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on 
  tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. 
  Travel will be difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  tonight through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts will be 
  favored across the higher elevations and far southern parts of the 
  counties. Snowfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour at times late 
  tonight into early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ047>049-051>054-VTZ013>015-231100-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Bennington-
Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Preston Hollow, West Brattleboro,
Cobleskill, Livingstonville, Westerlo, Breakabeen, Gilboa,
Schenectady, Woodford State Park, Bellows Falls, Stamford, Troy,
Pownal, Berne, Mariaville, Jefferson, Rotterdam, Stephentown,
Knox, Altamont, Hoosick Falls, Brattleboro, Guilford Center,
North Blenheim, Bennington, Londonderry, Duanesburg, Delanson,
Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Middleburgh, Stratton, and Albany
655 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  10 inches across Schoharie County, the Helderbergs, Capital Region 
  and northern Taconics of eastern New York and 6 to 12 inches 
  across southern Vermont. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany and Rensselaer Counties in 
  eastern New York and Bennington and Windham Counties in southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibility will be reduced 
  late tonight into Monday morning due to falling and blowing snow. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute 
  and possibly the evening commute as well for eastern areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  tonight through Monday. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall 
  totals and the higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the 
  higher elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates 
  could approach one inch per hour within bands late tonight into 
  Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ039>041-050-082-084-231100-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.260223T0300Z-260224T0000Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Southern Saratoga-
Northern Fulton-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Middle Falls, Saratoga Lake, Waterford,
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Gloversville, Clifton Park, Cambridge,
Ballston Spa, North Easton, Amsterdam, Johnstown, Burnt Hills,
Greenwich, Caroga Lake, Mechanicville, and Saratoga Springs
655 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga and southern Washington 
  Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  will be possible as well. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

35

103 
WWUS41 KALY 230544
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

NYZ047>049-051>053-231345-
/O.CAN.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Western Albany-
Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Berne, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Westerlo,
Delanson, Knox, North Blenheim, Troy, Albany, Cobleskill,
Altamont, Preston Hollow, Rotterdam, Duanesburg, Jefferson,
Schenectady, Mariaville, Middleburgh, and Livingstonville
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. The higher snow totals will be 
  over the northern Catskills and Helderbergs.

* WHERE...The Capital District, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, and 
  the Schoharie Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the the morning and evening commutes due to the snow 
  and blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the 
  higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher 
  elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could 
  approach one inch per hour briefly this morning within bands south 
  of Albany.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

NYZ039>041-082-084-230645-
/O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake,
Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Middle Falls, Cambridge, North Easton,
Fort Edward, Saratoga Springs, Greenwich, and Gloversville
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall amounts will be lighter with a dusting to two inches for 
the central Mohawk Valley, northern Saratoga Region and southern 
Washington County.

$$

CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-231345-
/O.CON.KALY.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of New Milford, West Shokan, Millbrook, Pine
Plains, Arlington, Dover Plains, Pawling, Kerhonkson, Oakville,
West Hurley, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Thomaston, Terryville, New
Paltz, Beacon, Ellenville, Amenia, Poughkeepsie, Kingston,
Napanoch, Stanfordville, Wingdale, Torrington, and Woodstock
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  7 and 14 inches. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut and Dutchess 
  and Ulster Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible. The dangerous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines in addition to 
  causing blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility will drop as low 
  as 1/4 mile.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the 
  higher elevations and far southern parts of the counties. Snowfall 
  rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-231345-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern
Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Including the cities of Catskill, Sandisfield, South Egremont,
Great Barrington, Hudson, Athens, Windham, North Adams, New
Lebanon, Dalton, Pittsfield, Florida, Hancock, Tannersville,
Prattsville, Jefferson Heights, Coxsackie, Hunter, and Cairo
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 12 inches. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches.  
  Winds gusting 35 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts and Columbia and 
  Green Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibility may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to 
  falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on 
  tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. 
  Travel will be difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the 
  higher elevations and far southern parts of the counties. Snowfall 
  rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ054-VTZ013>015-231345-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Eastern Rensselaer-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Stratton, Brattleboro, Bennington,
Woodford State Park, Londonderry, Stamford, Guilford Center,
Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Berlin, West Brattleboro, Pownal,
Eagle Bridge, and Bellows Falls
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations 4 to 12 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In eastern New York, Eastern Rensselaer County. In 
  Vermont, Bennington, and Windham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibility will be reduced 
  this morning due to falling and blowing snow. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute and possibly the 
  evening commute as well for eastern areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the 
  higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher 
  elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could 
  approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ050-231345-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Clifton Park, Mechanicville, Ballston
Spa, Burnt Hills, and Waterford
1244 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Total 
  snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Saratoga County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could briefly reach a half an 
  inch an hour with reduced visibilities under a half mile this 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

15

162 
WWUS41 KALY 230839
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
339 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-232000-
/O.CON.KALY.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of New Milford, West Shokan, Millbrook, Pine
Plains, Arlington, Dover Plains, Pawling, Kerhonkson, Oakville,
West Hurley, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Thomaston, Terryville, New
Paltz, Beacon, Ellenville, Amenia, Poughkeepsie, Kingston,
Napanoch, Stanfordville, Wingdale, Torrington, and Woodstock
339 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 
  6 and 12 inches. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut and Dutchess 
  and Ulster Counties in eastern York.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible. The dangerous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines in addition to 
  causing blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility will drop as low 
  as 1/4 mile.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the 
  higher elevations. Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour 
  at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-058>061-VTZ013>015-232000-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Western
Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Catskill, Sandisfield, Hoosick Falls,
South Egremont, Great Barrington, Hudson, Londonderry, Stratton,
Athens, Windham, North Adams, New Lebanon, Dalton, Pittsfield,
Florida, Hancock, Tannersville, West Brattleboro, Pownal,
Prattsville, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Bennington, Woodford
State Park, Jefferson Heights, Stamford, Coxsackie, Guilford
Center, Stephentown, Hunter, Berlin, Cairo, and Eagle Bridge
339 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow . Additional snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 
  inches with the higher totals over the mountains. Winds gusting as 
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Greene, Columbia 
  and eastern Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York, and southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 
  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 
  Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down 
  tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region 
  today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the 
  higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher 
  elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could 
  approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ047>053-232000-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern
Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Clifton Park, Berne, Breakabeen,
Waterford, Gilboa, Westerlo, Delanson, Knox, North Blenheim,
Troy, Albany, Cobleskill, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Altamont,
Preston Hollow, Rotterdam, Duanesburg, Jefferson, Schenectady,
Mariaville, Middleburgh, Burnt Hills, and Livingstonville
339 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 
  2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Capital District, Schoharie Valley, northern 
  Catskills, and the Helderbergs.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

15

742 
WWUS41 KALY 231738
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1238 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-240000-
/O.CON.KALY.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Stanfordville, Pawling, Amenia,
Arlington, West Shokan, West Hurley, Millbrook, Kingston, New
Paltz, Torrington, Beacon, Pine Plains, New Milford, Ellenville,
Dover Plains, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Thomaston, Wingdale,
Terryville, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Poughkeepsie, Woodstock, and
Oakville
1238 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up 
  to three inches.  Storm total amounts will be 6 to 12 inches in 
  Ulster and western Dutchess Counties with 10 to 20 inches for 
  eastern Dutchess and Litchfield Counties. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Ulster and Dutchess Counties in eastern New York and 
  Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will continue to be very dangerous and difficult. 
  The dangerous conditions will impact evening commute. Gusty winds 
  could bring down tree limbs and power lines in addition to causing 
  blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility will drop below 1 mile 
  at times early this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will be departing the 
  region today with snowfall winding down this afternoon from west 
  to east.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle.

&&

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-058>061-VTZ013>015-240000-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Western
Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Eagle Bridge, Brattleboro, Hoosick Falls,
Bennington, North Adams, Pittsfield, Windham, Bellows Falls,
Prattsville, Athens, Berlin, Stephentown, Catskill, Great
Barrington, Jefferson Heights, Tannersville, Dalton, Coxsackie,
Londonderry, New Lebanon, South Egremont, Woodford State Park,
Cairo, Stamford, Hancock, Florida, Hunter, Sandisfield, Pownal,
Guilford Center, Hudson, Stratton, and West Brattleboro
1238 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Storm total amounts will range from 4 to 12 inches with the 
  highest totals in eastern and high terrain areas. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia Counties in 
  eastern New York, Berkshire County in western Massachusetts and 
  Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will continue be difficult. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday 
  evening commute. Gusty winds will result in blowing and drifting 
  of snowfall and low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will be departing the 
  region today.  Snowfall will be winding down this afternoon from 
  west to east.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

NYZ047>053-240000-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern
Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Troy, Preston Hollow, Jefferson,
Waterford, Delanson, Gilboa, Altamont, Rotterdam, Mariaville,
Knox, Schenectady, Cobleskill, Westerlo, Berne, Mechanicville,
Duanesburg, Albany, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills,
Breakabeen, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, and North Blenheim
1238 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Storm 
  total amounts will range from 1 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, southern Saratoga, and 
  western Rensselaer Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will be winding down this afternoon 
  from west to east.  Gusty winds will result in blowing and 
  drifting of snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

27

069 
WWUS41 KALY 232152
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
452 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

CTZ001-013-NYZ063>066-232300-
/O.CAN.KALY.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Ulster-Eastern
Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Millbrook, Oakville, Wingdale, Kingston,
Torrington, Ellenville, Kerhonkson, New Milford, Stanfordville,
Terryville, West Shokan, Poughkeepsie, West Hurley, New Paltz,
Pawling, Pine Plains, Dover Plains, Woodstock, Beacon,
Gaylordsville, Thomaston, Arlington, Sundown, Napanoch, and
Amenia
452 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow from our nor'easter has finally ended. Winds will remain 
breezy tonight with gusts up to 30mph leading to blowing and 
drifting snow and reduced visibility. Winds can also re-cover once 
cleared walkways or roads so continue to drive carefully.

$$

MAZ001-025-NYZ054-058>061-VTZ013>015-232300-
/O.CAN.KALY.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-Eastern Rensselaer-Western
Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of North Adams, Pownal, Guilford Center,
Brattleboro, Berlin, Windham, West Brattleboro, Great Barrington,
Florida, Athens, Bennington, Pittsfield, Cairo, Dalton, Hudson,
Jefferson Heights, Catskill, Londonderry, Bellows Falls,
Coxsackie, Woodford State Park, Stephentown, Hoosick Falls,
Stamford, Sandisfield, Prattsville, Tannersville, Stratton, Eagle
Bridge, New Lebanon, Hancock, South Egremont, and Hunter
452 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow from our nor'easter has finally ended. Winds will remain 
breezy tonight with gusts up to 30mph leading to blowing and 
drifting snow and reduced visibility. Winds can also re-cover once 
cleared walkways or roads so continue to drive carefully.

$$

NYZ047>053-232300-
/O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern
Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Schenectady, Altamont, Gilboa, Jefferson,
Westerlo, Middleburgh, Troy, Livingstonville, Duanesburg, Clifton
Park, Albany, Cobleskill, Rotterdam, Preston Hollow, North
Blenheim, Breakabeen, Waterford, Mechanicville, Mariaville,
Delanson, Knox, Ballston Spa, Berne, and Burnt Hills
452 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has ended. Continue to drive carefully overnight as 
temperatures will drop into the teens allowing any wet and untreated 
surfaces to turn icy.

$$

31

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albany NY
649 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Updates to snowfall totals has resulted in Winter Storm
Warnings to be issued for Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany,
Rensselaer, Bennington and Windham Counties and Winter Weather
Advisories for Montgomery, Fulton, northern Saratoga and
southern Washington Counties. No other significant changes as a
powerful nor'easter remains on track to affect the area later
today through Monday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A high impact Nor'Easter will bring heavy accumulating
snowfall and strong winds to parts of the area late this
afternoon through Monday, which will result in difficult to
impossible travel conditions, near blizzard conditions in some
areas, and possible downed trees and power lines.

2) Clipper-type low brings light accumulating snowfall
potentially impacting the Wednesday morning commute.

3) Another storm system potentially brings light to moderate
amounts of accumulating snow or a wintry mix Thu-Thu night with
some uncertainty with the track and timing of the system.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

We remain on track for a powerful nor'easter to impact parts of
the region later today through the day Monday. Latest guidance
continues to show an upper level trough taking on a negative
tilt as it nears the mid-Atlantic coast this afternoon and
evening with strong divergent flow across the region. As a low
pressure system nears the mid-Atlantic coast this afternoon, the
strong divergent flow will lead to rapid intensification
tonight lowering to near or slightly below 970 hPa by Monday
morning (about a 35 to 40 hPa drop in 24 hours). The low looks
to track very close to the 40N/70W benchmark Monday morning then
continue its path northeastward into Monday night. This
intensification will lead to an expanding precipitation shield
which will extend northwestward into much of the region. Being
on the cold side of this low, precipitation with this system
will be all snow.

The rest of the overnight into today will feature some periods
of light snow or flurries which could produce a light coating in
spots by the afternoon hours. Snow associated with our
nor'easter will begin to overspread the area from south to north
late this afternoon into this evening continuing into the
overnight hours. Mid- level FGEN present will support heavier
snow bands extending into the region at times, especially from
around the Capital District and points south and east, with the
setup favoring pivoting bands (per CSTAR research). This area
of greatest lift looks to intersect the dendritic growth zone
(DGZ) at times which will support efficient snowfall rates (1 to
2 inches per hour). The period of heaviest snow looks to be
tonight into early Monday morning before rates decrease through
the day Monday as the storm begins to pull away.

There is high confidence for widespread double digit snowfall
totals to occur for many areas south of Interstate 90. The
highest amounts may actually occur across the Catskills as
north to northeasterly flow will lead to upslope enhancement. In
past winter storms, local ALY research favors this region
seeing the greatest snowfall accumulations based on the
north to northeasterly 925 hPa flow. Snowfall amounts have also
increased slightly within the Capital District and into
southern Vermont. A sharp snowfall gradient remains possible
near or just north of Albany which may be on the northern edge
of the heavier snow bands. There is where our confidence is
lowest on overall totals. In addition, strong northeasterly flow
aloft will support some downsloping effects downwind of the
higher terrain in western New England which could bring
lower totals into parts of Washington, Rensselaer and far
western Bennington counties.

The updated snowfall amounts has led to the Winter Storm Warning
to be expanded into the Capital District, Schoharie County and
the rest of the eastern Catskills and into southern Vermont.
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Montgomery,
Fulton, northern Saratoga and southern Washington Counties
which may be within the sharp snowfall gradient but could still
pick up between 3 and 7 inches in some locations. The
Adirondacks, Glens Falls/Lake George region and far western
Mohawk Valley look to see the least snow from this event with
generally 3 inches or less.

Wind will be the other impact with this event. A large wind
field will be present with this system with gusts on the order
of 35 to 45 mph favored, especially from the Capital District
and points south and east with 25 to 35 mph wind gusts farther
north and west. Wind gusts in Litchfield County could reach 50
mph in some locations. This will lead to areas of blowing snow
with near blizzard conditions at times, especially for areas
south and east of Albany. Travel in these areas will be very
difficult to impossible, especially tonight into early Monday
morning. the combination of heavy snow and strong winds can also
lead to downed trees and power lines leading to some power
outages.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

An active weather pattern continues on Tues after arctic high
pressure briefly builds in from southeast Ontario and
south/southwest Quebec during the day. High temps on Tue based
on the NBM will be about 10-15 degrees below normal for late Feb
with highs in the teens to lower 20s over the mtns and
generally lower to mid 20s in the valleys with a few upper 20s
over the mid Hudson Valley. The colder air mass will set the
stage for the warm front ahead of a clipper low to bring
accumulating snow Tue night/Wed morning. The low to mid level
warm advection increases for a period of snow, as high chance to
likely PoPs increase across the forecast area late Tue night
into Wednesday morning. The NBM 24-hr probabilities of >1" of
snowfall for the period ending 7 pm Wed across eastern NY and
western New England are mainly 30-80%. The NBM 24-hr
probabilities for the same timeframe for >3" of snow are 35-60%
over the eastern Catskills, west/southwest Adirondacks and
portions of western New England. A 1-3" snowfall across the
forecast area is possible, as the front and wave moves through
the region. Some impacts on the Wed morning commute will be
possible with the cold surfaces and the potential for snow-
covered roads with lows starting out in the single digits and
lower teens before temps rise into the mid 20s to mid/upper 30s
Wed pm.

KEY MESSAGE 3...

The active wave train continues, as a southern stream system
may impact the region Thu-Thu night. The placement and track of
the system varies on the EC/GFS AI, ensembles, medium range
guidance and NBM. We stayed closed to the NBM here, which still
favors a colder solution with snow with perhaps a brief mix to
snow/rain in the Hudson River Valley. If the wave tracks from
the Ohio Valley across PA and along or south of NYC and Long
Island, then this system could bring another moderate to locally
heavy snowfall to portions of the region. If the wave tracks
further northward over upstate NY into western New England, then
a transition to a wintry mix or rain may occur especially from
the I- 90 corridor south. The latest forecast supports high
chance and likely PoPs (50-70% range) for Thu pm into Thu night.
Some impacts on the evening or morning commutes may occur with
snow covered roads. We will continue to monitor the track,
evolution, pcpn types and amounts with this system over the next
several days to further assess potential impacts.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Through 12Z Monday...MVFR cigs open the TAF cycle at
KGFL/KALB/KPSF with cigs 1.0-2.5 kft AGL with light snow and
some patchy freezing drizzle with an upper level disturbance.
Conditions are IFR conditions are occurring at KPOU with cigs
just below 1 kft AGL. The conditions should remain widespread
MVFR with cigs and possibly vsbys/cigs continuing IFR at KPOU
between 12Z-16Z/Sun with the light snow. Widespread MVFR cigs
with some light snow showers continue until the late morning for
all the TAF sites until a brief lull occurs in the late morning
through the early to mid pm, as cigs will rise to VFR levels
north of KALB, but may linger at high MVFR levels at KALB/KPSF.
KPOU will remain MVFR until the late am/early pm, but then the
cigs/vsbys will rapidly lower to IFR/LIFR levels by 22Z/Sun in
the stratiform snow shield to the powerful coastal Nor'easter.
Conditions will lower to MVFR/IFR levels further north and east
between 02Z-06Z/Mon for KALB/KPSF with snow moving in. PROB30
groups were used to bring the snow for KGFL between 05Z-08Z/Mon.
Expect widespread IFR/LIFR conditions with SN/+SN to impact
KPSF/KPOU after 06Z/Mon.

Winds will be light and variable in direction this morning at 4
KT or less. They will increase from the east to northeast at
5-10 KT in the late morning through the afternoon. Strong north
to northeast winds increase to 10-18 KT tonight with some gusts
20-30 KT at KPOU/KPSF. We did include some LLWS groups in for
KPOU/KPSF especially after 00Z-06Z/Mon, as the 2 kft AGL winds
increase to 35-50 KT from the north/northeast. The LLWS was
expanded northward after 06Z/Tue to KALB/KGFL.

Outlook...

Monday Night: Low Operational Impact. Breezy. NO SIG WX.
Tuesday: Low Operational Impact. Breezy. NO SIG WX.
Tuesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SN.
Wednesday: High Operational Impact. Definite SN.
Wednesday Night: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA...SHSN.
Thursday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SN.

&&

.ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Winter Storm Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST
     Monday for CTZ001-013.
NY...Winter Storm Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST
     Monday for NYZ058>061-063>066.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
     Monday for NYZ039>041-050-082-084.
     Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday
     for NYZ047>049-051>054.
MA...Winter Storm Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST
     Monday for MAZ001-025.
VT...Winter Storm Warning from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday
     for VTZ013>015.

&&

DISCUSSION...33/15
AVIATION...15