Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:44 AM Feb. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY SNOW BAND... HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a half 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 1043 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from Cheshire to near Red Hook and moving west at 15 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Pittsfield, Kingston, Hudson, Catskill, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Chatham, Adams, Hurley, Claverack, Lenox, Livingston, Copake, Cheshire, Stephentown, Pine Plains, New Lebanon, Clermont, Red Hook, and Valatie. This includes Interstate 87 between exits 19 and 20. 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 0343Z 091DEG 12KT 4257 7314 4201 7382
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 11:55 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, Dutchess and Ulster Counties in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult to impossible. The dangerous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree limbs and power lines in addition to causing blowing and drifting snowfall. Visibility will drop as low as 1/4 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region tonight through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and far southern parts of the counties. Snowfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour at times late tonight into early Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. &&
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