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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 5:53 AM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY SNOW BAND... HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of 20 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This band of heavy snow is producing extremely heavy snow at the rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1253 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Otis to near Poughkeepsie and moving northwest at 15 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Great Barrington, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Milton, Pleasant Valley, Hurley, Lee, Wappingers Falls, Lenox, Amenia, Copake, Sheffield, Sharon, Highland, Pine Plains, Red Hook, and Becket. This includes Interstate 87 between exits 18 and 19. SAFETY INFO... Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. && TIME...MOT...LOC 0553Z 156DEG 13KT 4216 7307 4167 7392
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:45 AM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts and Columbia and Green Counties in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibility may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Travel will be difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region today. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and far southern parts of the counties. Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times this 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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