A complex multi-part long duration (24 to 36 hour) storm blanketed east central New York with 3 up to 15 inches of snow and sleet on Wednesday, February 29th and Thursday, March 1st.
A large low pressure system approached from the upper mid west and Great Lakes region Wednesday. In association with the system's warm front, snow initially overspread the area Wednesday with bands of heavy snow occurring with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour during the afternoon into the early evening hours. As warmer air worked its way into the area Wednesday night, the snow transitioned to a wintry mix, especially south of the Capital District. To the north and west of the Capital District, heavy snow occurred during the early morning hours Thursday with snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches an hour. In addition, some sleet mixed in with the snow.
A secondary low began to form in the mid-Atlantic region early Thursday morning. This resulted in a double-barrelled low pressure system which moved eastward during the day Thursday. The wintry mix transitioned back to snow which persisted most of the day. However, the snow had trouble accumulating in some locations as temperatures warmed. This limited significant additional accumulations from occurring across the Capital District and points to the south and east.
Early Wednesday morning schools mostly in the mid Hudson Valley had announced early dismissals or were closed for the day. By late morning, most schools across east central New York announced early dismissals and cancellations of after-school and evening activities.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Weather in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Weather in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Weather in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Weather in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media