A strengthening low pressure system over the lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday March 4th tracked northeast into west central New York State by Wednesday morning on March 5th. The low then tracked northeast into the Canadian Maritimes by Thursday morning on March 6th.
This storm system spread a swath of freezing rain and sleet across higher elevations of east central New York and portions of southern Vermont. The freezing rain and sleet developed late Tuesday evening, and continued through early Wednesday afternoon before tapering off.
In New York State, ice accretions of one half to three quarters of an inch occurred within portions of the Helderbergs, Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks, and the upper Hudson Valley. This significant ice accretion, combined with gusty winds, led to numerous downed trees and power lines, as well as power outages across the affected areas. In addition, some road closures were reported due to the fallen debris.
Some of the hardest hit areas included Delanson in western Schenectady county, Dresden Center in northern Washington county, and Richmondville in western Schoharie county.
Further south and east, ice accretions generally were between one quarter, to less than one half of an inch, including across much of the Mohawk Valley, the Lake George and Saratoga region, and into the immediate Capital District.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and wires were reported down in Delanson due to a significant accretion of ice from freezing rain.

Ice Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and wires were reported down in Delanson due to a significant accretion of ice from freezing rain.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs and wires were reported down in Columbia Center due to a significant accretion of ice from freezing rain.

Winter Weather in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 22 was closed due to downed wires in Dresden Center due to a significant accumulation of ice.

Ice Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were reported down in Richmondville due to a significant accretion of ice from freezing rain.

Ice Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 04-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter