A cold front moved gradually southeastward across the region during the day on Sunday, March 6th, as a wave of low pressure moved northeastward along the boundary Sunday night into Monday, March 7th. Colder air was drawn into the area in the wake of the boundary, changing the ongoing rain to mixed precipitation, freezing rain and sleet, then to snow. The period of mixed precipitation only lasted a couple hours, except for across a portion of the Capital District, western Albany, southern Saratoga and Rensselaer counties, where a prolonged period of mostly sleet occurred.
Heavy snow accumulated across the western Adirondacks,  Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, the central and eastern Catskills, the Lake George Saratoga region, and across the Capital District. One to 2 feet of snow was reported across the southern Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley, 8 to 18 inches across the Lake George Saratoga region, Helderbergs, and Schoharie Valley, with 5 to 8 inches of snow and sleet across the Capital District on top of the quarter to about a half of an inch of ice accretion.
Across portions of the southern Taconics, mainly above 500 feet, pockets of freezing rain led to significant ice accretion of up to one inch. This led to downed trees, power lines and power poles, and resulted in power outages. The Towns of Amenia, Northeast, and a portion of Dover were hardest hit by the ice.
The snow came down heavy at times, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. In addition, brisk northerly winds resulted in blowing and drifting of the snow during the morning hours. This combination of heavy snow, along with blowing and drifting of the snow made it difficult for snow plows to clear the roads. The heavy snow and sleet resulted in widespread power outages, school closures, traffic accidents and even a few roof collapses. A partial roof collapse occurred at the Hero/Beech-Nut facility in the Florida Industrial Park in Florida. In addition, the third floor of an unoccupied brick building collapsed in Gloversville.
At the Albany International Airport, a dozen arrival and departures were canceled due to the weather, with another dozen flights delayed.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Gloversville, the third floor of an unoccupied brick building on South Main Street collapsed into the second floor due to the weight of heavy snowfall.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A partial roof collapse occurred at the Hero/Beech-Nut facility in the Florida Industrial Park in Florida.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 09:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 09:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 10:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 16:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 14:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The gazebo in front of the Reel Seafood Company restaurant on Wolf Road in Colonie was reported to have collapsed due to the weight of heavy snow and sleet.

Winter Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A state of emergency was declared at 7 am Monday March 7th  in Rensselaer County due to extensive power outages, downed trees, road closures and poor driving conditions. The emergency was in effect for 24 hours.

Winter Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A state of emergency was declared at 7 am Monday March 7th  in Rensselaer County due to extensive power outages, downed trees, road closures and poor driving conditions. The emergency was in effect for 24 hours. The Red Cross established a shelter at Hoosick Falls Central Schools for a night.

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ice Storm in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulated up to an inch on surfaces across elevations above 500 feet, resulting in power outages and road closures due to snapped and downed trees, power poles and wires. Some roads were closed for a week with power outages lasting even longer in some locations. It was reported that the Central Hudson Gas and Electric Company replaced over 30 utility poles due to damage from ice. Two shelters were opened for residents who had no power due to the ice. The Towns of Amenia, Northeast and a portion of Dover were hardest hit by the ice.

Ice Storm in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 06-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 07-MAR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice accumulated up to an inch on surfaces across elevations above 500 feet, resulting in power outages and road closures due to snapped and downed trees, power poles and wires.