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High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 6:10AM 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 expected.* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts, east central andeastern New York, and southern Vermont.* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.* 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 snowand ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed treesand power lines, resulting in power outages.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

National Weather Service

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued February 16 at 3:56AM EST until February 19 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation.Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and iceaccumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch.Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning,heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.* WHERE...Northern Herkimer and Southern Herkimer Counties.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous throughthis morning resulting in difficult travel conditions. Whiteoutconditions are expected tonight through Tuesday and may maketravel treacherous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue before transitioning to awintry mix this morning. Gusty winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees could result in some downed tree branches leadingto some power outages. Heavy lake effect snow will then developlater tonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential fornear blizzard conditions at times.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locallyheavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities canalso vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,visibility, and road conditions.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.

National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 3:56AM EST until February 16 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation.Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and iceaccumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch.Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning,heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.* WHERE...Northern Herkimer and Southern Herkimer Counties.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous throughthis morning resulting in difficult travel conditions. Whiteoutconditions are expected tonight through Tuesday and may maketravel treacherous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue before transitioning to awintry mix this morning. Gusty winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees could result in some downed tree branches leadingto some power outages. Heavy lake effect snow will then developlater tonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential fornear blizzard conditions at times.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locallyheavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities canalso vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,visibility, and road conditions.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.

National Weather Service