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Winter Storm Watch, New York

Severe

4 to 10 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 40 mph. Travel could be difficult.

Ended Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Sunday, February 22, 1:03 in the morning.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 10 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

Map of New York with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Cobleskill, Hoosick Falls, Altamont. I-90I-88I-87I-787I-890CobleskillHoosick FallsAltamontMiddleburghVERMONTNEW YORKMASSACHUSETTS20 mi I-90I-88I-87I-890CobleskillHoosick FallsMiddleburghVERMONTNEW YORKMASSACHUSETTS20 mi I-90I-87I-787CobleskillHoosick FallsVERMONTNEW YORKMASSACHUSETTS20 mi I-90CobleskillHoosick FallsNEW YORK25 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
Eastern Rensselaer County, Schoharie County, western Schenectady and western Albany Counties in eastern New York and Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont.
When
From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will make for reduced visibility within falling and blowing snow.
Additional details
The heaviest snowfall totals will be across southern and high terrain areas. Snowfall rates may reach one inch per hour late Sunday night into Monday morning.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. February 21, 2026