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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.

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Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 3:56AM EST until February 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleetaccumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulationsbetween one tenth and three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting ashigh as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected.Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting ashigh as 60 mph.* WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Southern Fulton Counties.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. Forthe Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travelcould be difficult.* 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. Lake effect snow will then develop latertonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential for nearblizzard conditions at times.Slow down and use caution while traveling.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 3:56AM EST until February 19 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleetaccumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulationsbetween one tenth and three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting ashigh as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected.Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting ashigh as 60 mph.* WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Southern Fulton Counties.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. Forthe Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travelcould be difficult.* 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. Lake effect snow will then develop latertonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential for nearblizzard conditions at times.Slow down and use caution while traveling.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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