Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and eastern New York. The alert is triggered by a powerful Nor’Easter expected to impact the region with heavy snow and high winds.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following specific geographic regions:

• Connecticut: Northern and Southern Litchfield County.
• Massachusetts: Northern and Southern Berkshire County.
• New York: Ulster, Greene, Columbia, and Dutchess Counties.

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult to impossible during this event. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for potential power outages as heavy wet snow and gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches are expected. Locally higher totals are possible over the high peaks of the Catskills.
• Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
• Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour late Sunday night into Monday morning.
• Visibility: Gusty winds will likely cause blowing snow and very low visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The most significant impacts are expected to coincide with the Monday morning and evening commutes.