Blizzard Warning Issued for Litchfield, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties; Up to 18 Inches of Snow Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A major nor'easter is expected to bring blizzard conditions, 12 to 18 inches of snow, and 50 mph wind gusts to parts of Connecticut and New York through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Connecticut and Eastern New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albany NY
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Connecticut and Eastern New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of northwest Connecticut and eastern New York. This warning is in effect from 4:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, through 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northwest Connecticut: Northern and Southern Litchfield County.
- Eastern New York: Western and Eastern Ulster County, and Western and Eastern Dutchess County.
Expected Conditions
A powerful nor'easter will impact the region, bringing the following hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 12 and 18 inches. Higher snowfall amounts are favored across the higher elevations and the southern portions of the affected counties.
- Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates may reach up to 2 inches per hour at times late tonight into early Monday morning.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph, which could bring down tree limbs and power lines.
- Visibility: Visibility is expected to drop as low as 1/4 mile due to heavy snow and blowing/drifting snowfall.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 4:00 PM EST today, Sunday, February 22. The most dangerous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. The warning is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents should prepare for difficult to impossible travel conditions and potential power outages.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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