Hudson Valley Weather

02/22/2025

240pm Saturday, 2/22/25

Peak high temps 🌡️ are now through around 4pm .. Let’s see those high temperatures and if it’s sunny ☀️ or cloudy 🌥️ and rough location please 😃

02/22/2025

230pm Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Brief weather update

Good afternoon everyone ☕️
Hope everyone is doing well

With the temps finally rising above the 32° freezing mark to 37° for the valley areas and only 27° for the higher terrain, the ice age on your lawns and driveways will melt some, but will refreeze again as the sun ☀️ goes down and temps drop below 32° and create black ice again. This process will continue over the remainder of the weekend on into the work week. So, please use caution when driving or walking.

Looking at the latest weather models and data, the next weather event looks to be rain 🌧️ .. yup!, rain. Temps will be above 32° for the valley and higher terrain. This will take place Thursday February 27th from around 1am through 12pm. Estimated rain total totals range from 0.25” to 0.43”.

Weather models were just starting to show a hint of a possible dusting to coating of snow ❄️ in our northwestern counties of Delaware, Sullivan, and Greene around 1am to 6am Monday morning Feb 24th .. and another event in the form of rain 🌧️ in the same area from around 3pm through 11pm on Tuesday Feb 25th.

Will update this in a separate post.

So, winter is definitely not doing well .. No big winter storms in sight at this time. Weather models are constantly changing with each update .. So, please check back for the latest weather updates by Alex, Bill, & myself.

Hope everyone has a great night and the rest of your weekend .. Please be safe
-Todd

02/21/2025

1:30pm Weather Update (2/21/25)

Gusty NW winds are keeping the chill in place across the Hudson Valley this afternoon. Temperatures around the region range from the mid 20s in the western HV and Catskills… to the low 30s in the eastern Hudson Valley. The wind chills show you where the Catskills are… as they shield the valley from the coldest temps and the coldest wind chills.

FRIDAY: Temperatures this afternoon should hold fairly steady from where they are now… near 30° for highs in the valley… mid 20s in the Catskills.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly clear skies. Lows between 5° and 15°.

SATURDAY: Sunshine mixed with clouds. Breezy, but not as cold. High in the mid 30s (Catskills near 30°).

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. Low in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY: Mix of clouds and sun. High in the upper 30s to near 40°.

Not nearly as brutal as it’s been for the past week. We may finally do some melting and thawing over the weekend. TGIF!

02/20/2025

⚠️3:30pm Radar Discussion : Light Snow Showers Possible ❄️
- Scattered light snow showers developing
- Timing... now through midnight
- Best chances: near & south of I-84
- Accumulation: dusting to half inch
- Slick roads possible this evening

Clouds have overspread the Hudson Valley, and temperatures range from roughly 23° to 28° depending on your location (Catskills in upper teens). The radar is becoming active thanks to an upper level low pressure swinging through to our south. This is the same upper low that was supposed to phase with the SE storm and create a large nor'easter. While it's too late to bring the coastal storm northeast... it has enough upward motion underneath it to cause some light snow showers to develop over portions of the area.

What to Expect...🤔
These snow showers are light, and scattered... so not everyone will see some. But as you go further SW, toward the NY/NJ border... the chances of seeing some light snow showers increase. There could be some slick roadways due to a dusting to half inch of snow in more persistent snow showers... so be alert to the conditions in your area, because things could change from town to town. By midnight the threat should diminish, as the upper level low pressure moves east. More updates this evening...

02/19/2025

Storm Misses... Harsh Cold & Weekend Warming...

The theme of this winter continues... as another coastal storm system will come close to a major impact on the Hudson Valley, but remains far enough south to spare the region. A storm impacting the Mid Atlantic will slide offshore Wednesday night, and take the heavy snow with it. A weak upper level disturbance rotating through could bring some flurries and a few snow showers on Thursday... but nothing more than a dusting is expected.

The story will be the COLD... as Thursday morning air temperatures could dip into the single digits. Highs on Thursday will only reach the mid 20s... which is 10 to 15 degrees below average for this time of year. NW winds will keep those temperatures from feeling much warmer than the mid teens in the middle of the day. The cold lingers through Friday... before we FINALLY see temperatures climb above freezing this weekend. Highs on Saturday should get into the mid 30s... and possibly even near 40° on Sunday. The region has been encased in a block of ice since Sunday's winter storm exited... and the solid ice has caused numerous problems around the region. We should finally get some relief over the weekend!

Looking ahead... winter is far from over for the Hudson Valley. Atmospheric conditions look likely to favor colder than average temperatures through the final days of February and on into March. We may see a brief mild & dry spell between the weekend and first half of next week (through roughly the 25th)... but the predominant flow over the next several weeks will be out of Canada, sending chilly air and the potential for winter storms as we head into March. So we'll have to keep our eyes and ears open as we head into the final stretch of February, and let you know if there's anything you need to have on your radar...
Thanks for all your continued support!!

02/19/2025

Town of Ulster Highway Dept.

Today, crews are out and removing snow on the shoulders of the road for easier and proper drainage when snow melts and also makes room for the next snow storm event. Area working in is sunset park.

02/18/2025

835am Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Good morning everyone ☕️

Hope everyone is staying safe and warm today .. Please see the graphics for current wind gusts, temp, wind chill temp, and what todays high temperatures will possibly be.

Please tell us what your current temperatures 🥶 are and if it’s sunny ☀️ or cloudy 🌥️ and time and rough location please. 😃

Hope everyone has a wonderful warm day ☀️ 😁

Be safe,
-Todd

02/18/2025

An amazing example of how fluid our atmosphere truly is, in laymen’s terms a Tropopause Fold as mentioned in the OP, is when the stratospheric winds of the jet stream break into the troposphere, in this case the summit of Mt Washington NH at 6288’.

This footage is a we**am pointed at the Presidential Range, as NW winds upslope the mountain range it causes the air to cool and condense into clouds. You’ll often hear us mention the importance of lift during winter storms, in some instances the local topography creates the lift (orographic lift). On the opposite side of upslope is downslope, yall have also felt the effects of that in causing lower precipitation rates, that’s because sinking air dry and warms, that’s why these clouds appear to be disappearing as they spill over, they have lost their lift and are sinking and drying on the downslope.

Meteorology made a lot more send to me when I began to understand the atmosphere as fluid. 🤓

02/17/2025

5pm Temperature Update 🥶

The bitter cold Arctic airmass is settling into the Hudson Valley, as our gusty winds continue at this hour. We’re still seeing wind gusts 20 to 30mph out of the west, making valley temperatures in the mid 20s feel more like mid teens (the Catskills are roughly 10° colder).

Expect these cold temps to be with us through the next few days. Temps tonight will fall into the single digits… and with wind gusts of 20 to 35mph expected… we’ll see wind chill somewhere between 0° and 20° below zero overnight. A really nasty night shaping up. More updates to come tonight… bundle up friends!

02/17/2025

Wind Advisories by the NWS Albany, & NYNY

⚠️🌬️ Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 3:41AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...
In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties.

In New York, Eastern Dutchess, Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Northern Washington, Southeast Warren, Southern Washington, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties.

* WHEN...
Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Strong winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

Instructions …
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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⚠️🌬️ Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 3:50AM EST until February 17 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...
Counties of Orange, NY; Putnam, NY; Rockland, NY; Northern Westchester, NY; Southern Westchester, NY; New York (Manhattan), NY; Bronx, NY; Richmond (Staten Is.), NY; Kings (Brooklyn), NY; Northwest Suffolk, NY; Northeast Suffolk, NY; Southwest Suffolk, NY; Southeast Suffolk, NY; Northern Queens, NY; Northern Nassau, NY; Southern Queens, NY; Southern Nassau, NY

Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.

* WHEN...
Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Instructions …
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

02/17/2025

Cold Weather Advisories by the NWS Albany, & Binghamton

⚠️🥶 Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:48AM EST until February 18 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT...
For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...
Delaware and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Instructions …
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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⚠️🥶 Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:41AM EST until February 18 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...
For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...
In New York, Northern Warren, Western Greene, Western Ulster, and Hamilton Counties.

In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties.

* WHEN...
For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Strong winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

Instructions …
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

02/17/2025

High Wind Warnings issued by the NWS Albany, & Binghamton

⚠️🌬️ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 3:48AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT...
For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.

* WHERE...
Delaware and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...
For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Instructions …
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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⚠️🌬️ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 3:41AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...
For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...
In New York, Northern Warren, Western Greene, Western Ulster, and Hamilton Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties.

* WHEN...
For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Strong winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

Instructions …
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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⚠️🌬️ High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 3:41AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...
West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...
Counties of Southern Herkimer, NY; Southern Fulton, NY; Montgomery, NY; Northern Saratoga, NY; Schoharie, NY; Western Schenectady, NY; Eastern Schenectady, NY; Southern Saratoga, NY; Western Albany, NY; Eastern Albany, NY; Western Rensselaer, NY; Eastern Rensselaer, NY; Eastern Columbia, NY; Northern Fulton, NY

Portions of western Massachusetts, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...
Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Strong winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.

Instructions …
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

02/17/2025

⚠️❄️ Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 7:56AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

WHERE …
Counties of Yates, NY; Seneca, NY; Southern Cayuga, NY; Steuben, NY; Schuyler, NY; Chemung, NY; Tompkins, NY; Cortland, NY; Chenango, NY; Otsego, NY; Tioga, NY; Broome, NY; Delaware, NY; Sullivan, NY

Narrow lake effect snow bands are stretched across portions of the Finger Lakes, Twin Tiers, to Western Catskills this morning. While the snow will not amount to much overall, variable rapidly- changing conditions from the fluffy dry snow and blowing snow will cause slick roadways this morning.

Roads and sidewalks that were wet late yesterday are also icy this morning in many cases, having frozen overnight. Exercise caution if traveling. The lake effect snow bands will diminish or shift north by late morning.

02/17/2025

Back in the freezer, temps region wide are back below freezing, and highs today will only warm a few degrees from their current level as daytime heating does very little to combat the aggressive cold air advection out of our NW. Be mindful of areas of refreeze while traveling by vehicle, foot or unicycle.

Winds have also lived up to expectations with gusts between 30-50 helping to disperse tree ice into homes, onto cars and onto roadways. Outages spiked early last night as the first gusts impacted heavily iced trees across the region, as that ice has released, we have seen impacts level off.

Powerful wind gusts will lead to isolated outages throughout the day. It will remain windy throughout the day into tomorrow AM, widespread winds will subside, but it will remain gusty at times, especially across the higher terrain through Wed.

Please see Bill’s post from last night for some content around those storm rumors some of you had been asking us about. Best rule of thumb is if we’re not talking about it, don’t get too excited.

Finally I wanna thank all of you, hi to our new followers and thank you to you all for putting so much trust into what we do. It was a bumpy 36 hours of just about every type of weather, and we always do our best to keep you as informed and as ahead of weather as possible:

Have a great day and hold on to your hats!

02/17/2025

Monday, February 17th, 2025

❄️🪟Weather Observations Thread 🧐 ✍🏼

(Example.. Snow, sleet, freezing rain, fog, rain, thunderstorms, hail, temperature, rain gauge if you have one, inches of snow, etc.)

➡️ Please make sure to include your location📌 (city or town) and time 🕑

Pictures 📸 or video 📽️ are welcomed, but please only do so if it’s safe.

Please use HiveStorm.ai to report your weather observations and power outages as well.

Thank you

02/17/2025

Monday, February 17th, 2025

⛅️❄️ Road Conditions 🚙 🚒

Please give the Road Conditions from point A to point B .. (Example.. 115am Monday, Traveled 9W from Kingston to Highland and roads are wet, dry, icy, snow covered, fair, flooded, closed, detour, trees down, etc). Or you can also ask about a certain area that someone may have driven through or live near.

*Please remember to write what Time 🕑 this was because it could help others that may need to travel the same area*.

➡️ Please, No weather observations on this post, only Road Conditions on this post.

Please use HiveStorm.ai to report weather and road conditions as well .. thank you

Thank you

02/17/2025

Potential Snowstorm for Thursday?

The internet keeps no secrets when it comes to the potential for winter storms... as for the last 2 or 3 days a buzz has been building about a snow threat for Thursday. Yes, there is a potential for snow on Thursday... but the current truth is that the odds are not in favor of a snowstorm for the Hudson Valley.

As of Sunday night, the odds for the Hudson valley are roughly...
- 20% chance of nor'easter on Thursday
- 80% chance of storm going out to sea, south of the Hudson Valley

A low pressure system will develop between Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing east along the gulf coast states. It will push eastward into Georgia... and then the big question needs to be answered. Does the storm intensify, but follow 'Track B'... pushing out to see off the Carolinas... or does the storm intensify and follow 'Track A'... climbing up the coast, passing inside the "benchmark" and bringing significant snow to the Hudson Valley and much of the Northeast?

The upper air pattern will ultimately answer this question, as the jet stream trough needs to capture this storm and pull it back northward. Almost all of the guidance currently reflects a track closer to 'Track B'... because the trough is not deep enough or quick enough to pull the low pressure up the east coast. By the time it is "captured" by the trough, the low is well out over the ocean. But it won't take a major shift in the upper air pattern to pull the storm up the coast like 'Track A' suggests. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer... on whether this storm will impact our Thursday weather... or if it will just be a snowstorm for Washington DC and Virginia...

02/17/2025

Central Hudson

Link: https://stormcentral.cenhud.com/