Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Eastern New York and Southern Vermont
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, bringing up to 9 inches of snow and ice glaze to the region.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern New York and Southern Vermont
- 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 Eastern New York and Southern Vermont.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. The warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST Friday, February 20, through 1:00 PM EST Saturday, February 21.
Affected Areas
The following counties and regions are under the warning:
- New York: Hamilton and Southeast Warren Counties.
- Vermont: Bennington, Western Windham, and Eastern Windham Counties.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect a wintry mix of precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 6 and 9 inches.
- Ice Accumulation: A glaze of up to one-tenth of an inch of flat ice is possible from freezing rain.
- Snowfall Rates: Snow may fall at rates of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times, particularly on Friday evening.
Timeline
The storm onset is expected at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, February 20. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Friday evening commute. The warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, February 21.
What You Should Do
Travel could be difficult as roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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