An area of low pressure, in the Ohio Valley, developed along a strong stationary boundary on January 31. The storm then tracked northeast through the Saint Lawrence Valley by the end of the day and month.  With cold shallow air in place over New York State, and warm moist air being forced over the cold dome, the stage was set for a potpourri of wintry precipitation. Snow and sleet  develped across eastern New York during the morning  hours of the 31st.  The combination of snow and sleet, followed by freezing rain, produced over half an inch of water equivalent from the Capital District northward, resulting in very slick roadways and travel disruptions as well as business and school closures.  A swath of 3 to 7 inches of snow and sleet accumulated north of the Capital District and Mohawk Valley, followed by up to three quarters of an inch of ice accretion.  Further south, in the immediate Capital District and Mohawk Valley, only 1-3 inches of snow  and sleet fell, followed by a lighter coating of ice.  However, even what seemed a minor accumulation wrought havoc as it was difficult to remove.  The weight of the snow and ice managed to damage the roof  of The Up to Par Golf and Sports Dome, located off Route 5, in the town of Schuyler, Herkimer County.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER