Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York
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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 powerful Nor'Easter is forecast to bring 8 to 14 inches of heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts to the region, creating dangerous travel conditions through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern United States
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albany NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern United States.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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