Blizzard Warning

Locations Affected

Mount Marion, NY ∙ Bangall, NY ∙ Canaan Mountain, CT ∙ Hardenburgh, NY ∙ Ashokan, NY ∙ Norfolk, CT ∙ Crown Heights, NY ∙ Wawarsing, NY ∙ Hurley, NY ∙ Glasco, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1228 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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 late today 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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