Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:39AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow . Additional snow accumulations
between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16
inches with the higher totals over the mountains. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Greene, Columbia
and eastern Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York, and southern
Vermont.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact
the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region
today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the
higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher
elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could
approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 10:39 - ti klo 2:00
