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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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WWUS41 KALY 220603
WSWALY

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ049-052-053-222115-
/O.UPG.KALY.WW.Y.0013.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Eastern Schenectady-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Troy, Albany, Rotterdam, and Schenectady
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches with locally higher amounts toward the Helderbergs. 
  Winds gusting up to 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Albany, Eastern Schenectady, and Western 
  Rensselaer Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful noreaster will impact the region 
  late this afternoon through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts 
  will be favored across the higher elevations. Snowfall rates may 
  reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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NYZ047-048-051-054-VTZ013>015-222115-
/O.UPG.KALY.WS.A.0006.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KALY.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Schoharie-Western Schenectady-Western Albany-Eastern Rensselaer-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Altamont, Berlin,
Westerlo, Gilboa, Stratton, Guilford Center, Delanson, Bellows
Falls, Hoosick Falls, Duanesburg, Bennington, Londonderry, Berne,
Pownal, Stephentown, Mariaville, West Brattleboro, Woodford State
Park, Brattleboro, North Blenheim, Livingstonville, Preston
Hollow, Eagle Bridge, Stamford, Jefferson, Knox, and Middleburgh
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  12 inches with locally higher amounts into the Helderbergs and 
  Schoharie County. Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will lead to 
  areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Schenectady, Western Albany and Eastern 
  Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York and all of southern 
  Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful noreaster will impact the region 
  late this afternoon through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts 
  will be favored across the higher elevations. Snowfall rates may 
  reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning 
  with up to 2 inches in the Helderbergs and Schoharie County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ058>061-063>066-222115-
/O.CON.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 Great Barrington, Tannersville,
Torrington, Arlington, Dover Plains, Hudson, New Paltz,
Poughkeepsie, New Milford, West Shokan, Oakville, Kerhonkson,
Sundown, New Lebanon, Catskill, Cairo, West Hurley, Dalton,
Amenia, Athens, Pine Plains, Ellenville, Kingston, Windham,
Stanfordville, Hunter, Pittsfield, North Adams, Hancock,
Woodstock, Florida, Napanoch, Wingdale, Jefferson Heights,
Prattsville, Millbrook, Coxsackie, Pawling, South Egremont,
Gaylordsville, Beacon, Thomaston, Sandisfield, and Terryville
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 
  and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible in the eastern 
  Catskills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to widespread 
  blowing snow and near blizzard conditions at times.

* 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 this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. 
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and lead to power 
  outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful noreaster will impact the region 
  late this afternoon through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts 
  will be favored across the higher elevations. Snowfall rates may 
  reach 2 inches per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

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NYZ039>041-082-084-222115-
/O.EXB.KALY.WW.Y.0013.260223T0300Z-260224T0000Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Fulton-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Johnstown, Greenwich, Amsterdam, Hudson
Falls, Gloversville, Saratoga Lake, North Easton, Cambridge,
Middle Falls, Caroga Lake, Saratoga Springs, and Fort Edward
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM 
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Fulton, Montgomery, Northern Saratoga and Southern 
  Washington Counties in eastern New York.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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NYZ050-222115-
/O.EXT.KALY.WW.Y.0013.260223T0300Z-260224T0000Z/
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Burnt Hills, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
Ballston Spa, and Waterford
103 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 
7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Southern Saratoga County in eastern New York.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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