Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern New York and Southern Vermont

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning as a powerful nor’easter approaches the region. The alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and travel will be significantly impacted.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• New York: Schoharie, Western Schenectady, Western Albany, and Eastern Rensselaer counties.
• Vermont: Bennington, Western Windham, and Eastern Windham counties (all of southern Vermont).

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for difficult travel conditions. If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts are expected in the Helderbergs and Schoharie County. Snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning, with rates up to 2 inches per hour possible in the Helderbergs and Schoharie County. In addition to the snow, wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph are expected to cause areas of blowing snow, further reducing visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated tonight through early Monday morning.