Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 352 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 CTZ001-MAZ001-025-NYZ053-054-060-061-066-VTZ013>015-030800- /O.CON.KALY.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180303T0800Z/ Northern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Columbia- Eastern Columbia-Eastern Dutchess-Bennington-Western Windham- Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Torrington, Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, South Egremont, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hudson, New Lebanon, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 352 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and gusty winds. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected. The higher totals will be across the Berkshires. * WHERE...Portions of southern Vermont excluding eastern Windham County, the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut, eastern Capital District and Taconics of east central New York and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Trees, limbs, and power lines could fall. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 420 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 CTZ001-NYZ064>066-031200- Northern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- 420 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut and the mid Hudson Valley and southern Taconics of east central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Winter Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Another storm system may bring moderate to heavy snow and rain to the region Tuesday night through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should send snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service in Albany. $$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Albany NY 1232 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-030500- /O.CON.KALY.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 1232 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northwestern Connecticut and east central New York, including the following areas, including Litchfield County. In east central New York, Eastern Ulster, and Dutchess Counties. * Through Saturday morning * A coastal low will impact the region into this evening. Rain will mix with snow and continue into tonight. It will be primarily snow at elevations greater than 1000 feet. The snow will be heavy at times. Total rainfall or liquid equivalent totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible. * Rain will produce significant rises on streams, creeks and rivers. If a persistent band or bands of heavy rain develop over the area some minor flooding will be possible, especially along the Housatonic Basin and southern Litchfield County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
