Low pressure tracked northeast from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley Thursday February 24th, then from the Ohio Valley across Pennsylvania to Long Island during Friday February 25th, before tracking rapidly northeast off the New England coast Friday night.
This storm system produced a widespread swath of heavy wet snow across the greater Capital District and surrounding area, the Lake George Saratoga region, the Mohawk River Valley, Schoharie Valley and southern Adirondacks during the day Friday. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour occurred, beginning during the early morning hours, and persisting until late afternoon.
Snowfall amounts reached 12 to 15 inches across northern portions of the Capital Region extending into the east central Mohawk River Valley and Lake George Saratoga region, with generally 8 to 12 inches across southern portions of the Capital Region and eastern Catskills.
The heavy snow created treacherous travel conditions for the morning and evening commutes on Friday, with numerous accidents reported, including along portions of the Adirondack Northway, as well as Interstate 90. The heavy wet snow also led to numerous school and business closings across much of eastern New York on Friday.

Winter Weather in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 04:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Weather in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 02:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 02:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 04:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 04:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 04:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-11 05:30:00 to 25-FEB-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter