Low pressure organized off the southeast U.S. coast from Wednesday night, the 24th, to early Thursday the 25th. The low moved north along the eastern seaboard and became a major winter storm as it reached the tip of Long Island Thursday evening. The storm then track westward into the lower Hudson Valley and into New Jersey by Friday as it weakened.  Light snow and flurries spread north into central New York during the early morning hours Thursday the 25th. The snow became heavy
Thursday afternoon and night. In addition to the heavy snows, north winds increased to 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph, leading to near blizzard conditions and considerable blowing and drifting snow. State of emergencies were declared for several counties in central NY. For a short time, Interstate 81 between Syracuse and Cortland was closed Thursday night. By the time the snow tapered to flurries, Friday morning the 26th, storm total snowfall ranged from 10 to 20 inches in many areas with between 2 and 3 feet recorded in the Catskills.

Winter Storm in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 10 to 19 inches. South Vestal reported 18.9 inches, while the official measurement at NWS Binghamton was 16.3 inches.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 16 inches in Aurora to 21 inches in Moravia.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very heavy snow fell across the county. Kiamesha Lake recorded the highest snowfall amount in central New York from this storm, with a total of 38 inches.

Winter Storm in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 12 inches to nearly 2 feet. A snow spotter in Smithboro measured 23.7 inches, while an NWS employee in Apalachin recorded 15.6 inches. Other amounts included 23.6 inches in East Nichols and 12 inches in Owego.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 13 inches in Utica to 21 inches in Westmoreland.

Winter Storm in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 8 to 14 inches.

Winter Storm in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 10 to 20 inches. Ithaca measured 19.5 inches.

Winter Storm in YATES, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with 13 inches measured in Penn Yan.

Winter Storm in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 10 to 15 inches.

Winter Storm in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 10 to 17 inches.

Winter Storm in CHEMUNG, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 10 to 14 inches.

Winter Storm in CORTLAND, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 16 to 21 inches.

Winter Storm in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 10 to nearly 30 inches, with the higher amounts in the eastern part of the county. Worcester received 28 inches, with Emmons, Otego and Richfield Springs all measuring 18 inches.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 10 inches in Watkins Glen to 17 inches in Tyrone.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 7 inches in Westdale to 21 inches in Verona Beach. Other amounts included 17.5 inches in Rome and 13.5 inches at Lake Delta.

Winter Storm in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 9 inches in Baldwinsville to 16.1 inches in Clay.

Winter Storm in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Very heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from about 13 inches to 3 feet in the eastern part of the county. The highest amounts included 36 inches at Stamford, 32 inches in New Kingston, and 28.3 inches in Arkville.

Winter Storm in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-10 03:00:00 to 26-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow fell across the county, with amounts ranging from 9 inches in Lakeport to 19 inches in Cazenovia. Other amounts included 18 inches in Lebanon and 17.5 inches in Fenner.