On March 16, a potent low pressure area moved from the Great Lakes region, eastward to just north of the Mason-Dixon line. This storm moved off the coast of New Jersey and out to sea by St. Patrick's Day.  At the same time, high pressure was located over eastern Canada. The interaction of the two systems produced enough moisture off the Atlantic Ocean and cold air for a significant late winter snowstorm across portions of eastern New York. A stripe of snow, accumulating 7 to 12 inches, fell across the Mohawk Valley, Capital District and the Taconic Hills. Elsewhere in eastern New York, slightly lesser amounts of snow were reported.  Specific snowfall amounts in Albany County included  8.0 inches at Albany and 11.4 inches at Knox. 8.2 inches of snow fell at Gloversville, Fulton County and 10.0 inches accumulated at Cobleskill, Schoharie County. Excluding the usual plethora of vehicular fender benders and school delays, no unusual problems were reported to the National Weather Service as a result of this storm.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Winter Storm in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-MAR-04 16:00:00 to 17-MAR-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER