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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 02:04:11 728 WWUS41 KALY 210803 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058-061-063-066-212000- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Pittsfield, Pine Plains, Napanoch, New Milford, North Adams, Great Barrington, Dover Plains, Wingdale, Florida, Prattsville, Hancock, New Lebanon, Kerhonkson, Hunter, Dalton, Stanfordville, Woodstock, Amenia, Windham, Tannersville, Oakville, Millbrook, Pawling, Terryville, West Shokan, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Torrington, Ellenville, South Egremont, Thomaston, West Hurley, and Sandisfield 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, Berkshire county in Massachusetts, and Western Greene, Western Ulster, Eastern Columbia, and Eastern Dutchess counties in New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow showers continue this morning, but additional snowfall amounts are less than a half of an inch. Blowing and drifting snow could occur Monday morning as wind gusts increase to cause a quick reduction in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ032-038>041-043-047>051-054-082-084-210915- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Rensselaer-Northern Fulton-Southern Washington- Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Berne, Waterford, Mechanicville, Preston Hollow, Ilion, Eagle Bay, Livingstonville, Ballston Spa, Eagle Bridge, Middleburgh, Mariaville, Saratoga Lake, Dolgeville, Atwell, Old Forge, Gilboa, Middle Falls, Frankfort, North Blenheim, Delanson, Big Moose, Greenwich, Schenectady, Whitehall, Hoosick Falls, Amsterdam, McKeever, Little Falls, North Easton, Gloversville, Caroga Lake, Breakabeen, Northwood, Berlin, Cambridge, Westerlo, Cobleskill, Huletts Landing, Johnstown, Nobleboro, Knox, Saratoga Springs, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Altamont, Granville, Herkimer, Stephentown, Duanesburg, Mohawk, Clifton Park, Fort Edward, and Jefferson 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light snow showers could continue this morning leading to slippery conditions, but additional snowfall amounts are less than an inch. $$ NYZ033-042-083-VTZ013>015-211800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ Hamilton-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of West Brattleboro, Glens Falls, Brattleboro, North Creek, Stamford, Wells, Londonderry, Warrensburg, Bennington, Pownal, Sabattis, Woodford State Park, West Glens Falls, Hoffmeister, Stratton, North River, Bellows Falls, Bolton Landing, Long Lake, Guilford Center, Hague, and Johnsburg 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Hamilton and Warren counties in New York and Bennington and Windham counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ059-060-064-065-212000- /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Including the cities of New Paltz, Coxsackie, Poughkeepsie, Cairo, Athens, Catskill, Arlington, Kingston, Beacon, Jefferson Heights, and Hudson 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could occur Monday morning as wind gusts increase to cause a quick reduction in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ 05 Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 02:04:11 728 WWUS41 KALY 210803 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058-061-063-066-212000- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Pittsfield, Pine Plains, Napanoch, New Milford, North Adams, Great Barrington, Dover Plains, Wingdale, Florida, Prattsville, Hancock, New Lebanon, Kerhonkson, Hunter, Dalton, Stanfordville, Woodstock, Amenia, Windham, Tannersville, Oakville, Millbrook, Pawling, Terryville, West Shokan, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Torrington, Ellenville, South Egremont, Thomaston, West Hurley, and Sandisfield 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, Berkshire county in Massachusetts, and Western Greene, Western Ulster, Eastern Columbia, and Eastern Dutchess counties in New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow showers continue this morning, but additional snowfall amounts are less than a half of an inch. Blowing and drifting snow could occur Monday morning as wind gusts increase to cause a quick reduction in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ032-038>041-043-047>051-054-082-084-210915- /O.CAN.KALY.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1200Z/ Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery- Northern Saratoga-Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany- Eastern Rensselaer-Northern Fulton-Southern Washington- Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Berne, Waterford, Mechanicville, Preston Hollow, Ilion, Eagle Bay, Livingstonville, Ballston Spa, Eagle Bridge, Middleburgh, Mariaville, Saratoga Lake, Dolgeville, Atwell, Old Forge, Gilboa, Middle Falls, Frankfort, North Blenheim, Delanson, Big Moose, Greenwich, Schenectady, Whitehall, Hoosick Falls, Amsterdam, McKeever, Little Falls, North Easton, Gloversville, Caroga Lake, Breakabeen, Northwood, Berlin, Cambridge, Westerlo, Cobleskill, Huletts Landing, Johnstown, Nobleboro, Knox, Saratoga Springs, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Altamont, Granville, Herkimer, Stephentown, Duanesburg, Mohawk, Clifton Park, Fort Edward, and Jefferson 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light snow showers could continue this morning leading to slippery conditions, but additional snowfall amounts are less than an inch. $$ NYZ033-042-083-VTZ013>015-211800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ Hamilton-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of West Brattleboro, Glens Falls, Brattleboro, North Creek, Stamford, Wells, Londonderry, Warrensburg, Bennington, Pownal, Sabattis, Woodford State Park, West Glens Falls, Hoffmeister, Stratton, North River, Bellows Falls, Bolton Landing, Long Lake, Guilford Center, Hague, and Johnsburg 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Hamilton and Warren counties in New York and Bennington and Windham counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ059-060-064-065-212000- /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Including the cities of New Paltz, Coxsackie, Poughkeepsie, Cairo, Athens, Catskill, Arlington, Kingston, Beacon, Jefferson Heights, and Hudson 303 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could occur Monday morning as wind gusts increase to cause a quick reduction in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ 05 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 05:29:07 662 WWUS41 KALY 211128 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 628 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 NYZ033-042-083-VTZ013>015-211230- /O.CAN.KALY.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ Hamilton-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren-Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of West Brattleboro, Glens Falls, Brattleboro, North Creek, Stamford, Wells, Londonderry, Warrensburg, Bennington, Pownal, Sabattis, Woodford State Park, West Glens Falls, Hoffmeister, Stratton, North River, Bellows Falls, Bolton Landing, Long Lake, Guilford Center, Hague, and Johnsburg 628 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Light snow showers across southern Vermont could continue through the early morning hours, before tapering off late this morning. Additional snowfall amounts can range between 0.5 inches and 1 inch in the highest elevations. $$ CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-063>066-212115- /O.CON.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Pittsfield, New Paltz, Pine Plains, Napanoch, New Milford, North Adams, Cairo, Great Barrington, Kingston, Dover Plains, Hudson, Wingdale, Florida, Prattsville, Hancock, New Lebanon, Kerhonkson, Hunter, Dalton, Stanfordville, Woodstock, Amenia, Windham, Poughkeepsie, Tannersville, Oakville, Athens, Catskill, Arlington, Millbrook, Beacon, Pawling, Terryville, West Shokan, Sundown, Gaylordsville, Torrington, Ellenville, Coxsackie, South Egremont, Thomaston, West Hurley, Sandisfield, and Jefferson Heights 628 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and east central New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ 05 Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:34:48 599 WWUS41 KALY 211734 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1234 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-063>066-221000- /O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0005.260222T1200Z-260223T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KALY.WS.W.0004.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Kerhonkson, Torrington, Coxsackie, Dalton, North Adams, Prattsville, Arlington, Great Barrington, New Lebanon, Sundown, Oakville, New Paltz, Pittsfield, Poughkeepsie, Dover Plains, Stanfordville, New Milford, Windham, Jefferson Heights, Pawling, Ellenville, Sandisfield, Wingdale, Thomaston, Millbrook, Florida, Pine Plains, Terryville, Hancock, Gaylordsville, Amenia, West Hurley, Catskill, Kingston, Tannersville, Hunter, Beacon, West Shokan, Napanoch, Cairo, Athens, Hudson, Woodstock, and South Egremont 1234 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches with some locally higher totals possible over the high peaks of the Catskills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, and Ulster, Greene, Columbia and Dutchess Counties in eastern New York. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and allow for very low visibility and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful NorEaster will impact the region for Sunday afternoon through Monday. The heaviest snowfall totals will be across the high terrain and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour late Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy wet snow and gusty winds could lead to some downed tree limbs and power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ NYZ049-050-052-053-221000- /O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0013.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer- Including the cities of Troy, Schenectady, Mechanicville, Ballston Spa, Waterford, Albany, Burnt Hills, Rotterdam, and Clifton Park 1234 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Capital Region, including Eastern Albany, Eastern Schenectady, Southern Saratoga, and Western Rensselaer Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute and possibly the evening commute as well. Gusty winds will make for reduced visibility within falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall totals will be across southern areas. There will a sharp rise in snowfall totals closer to the mid Hudson Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ NYZ047-048-051-054-VTZ013>015-221000- /O.NEW.KALY.WS.A.0006.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Western Albany-Eastern Rensselaer- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Duanesburg, Berlin, Brattleboro, Pownal, West Brattleboro, Stephentown, Mariaville, Stratton, Berne, Bellows Falls, Woodford State Park, Altamont, Eagle Bridge, Knox, Preston Hollow, Gilboa, North Blenheim, Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Delanson, Breakabeen, Cobleskill, Middleburgh, Westerlo, Jefferson, Guilford Center, Livingstonville, and Londonderry 1234 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Rensselaer County, Schoharie County, western Schenectady and western Albany Counties in eastern New York and Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will make for reduced visibility within falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall totals will be across southern and high terrain areas. Snowfall rates may reach one inch per hour late Sunday night into Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||