A strong area of low pressure moved from the Great Lakes on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 30th towards the St. Lawrence Valley during the morning of Thursday, January 31st.  A strong cold front was associated with this area of low pressure.  Ahead of the storm, southerly winds allowed warm and moist air to move into the region.  While it took some time for the warmer air to overtake the cold, dense air in place, temperatures warmed into the 40s and 50s during the early morning hours of January 31st.
Just ahead of the cold front, a line of heavy rain showers developed just prior to sunrise.  Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph accompanied some of this rainfall as it moved across eastern New York.  This caused damage to some trees and power lines, causing power outages throughout the region.  Saratoga County alone had nearly 4,500 National Grid Customers without power at one point.
With the rainfall falling heavy in intensity and warmer temperatures allowing for some snow melt, some ponding of water on roadways caused some isolated urban and street flooding. A few minor ice jams developed on small streams, but any flooding issues were very localized.
Behind the cold front, winds switched to a westerly direction and continued to be gusty throughout the day on Thursday, as colder temperatures moved into the region.  Additional wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph occurred during the daytime hours on Thursday, January 31st with some additional damage to trees and power lines.  Winds diminished by late Thursday afternoon as the pressure gradient began to relax over the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 12:06:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a fence was blown over due to high winds.  Numerous power outages were reported throughout Saratoga County.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages were reported throughout Washington County as a result of high winds.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 06:25:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were reported down due to high winds in Charlton.  Numerous power outages were reported throughout Saratoga County as well.

High Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages were reported throughout Rensselaer County as a result of high winds.

High Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages were reported throughout northern Fulton County as a result of high winds.

High Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and wires were reported down in West Sand Lake and Center Brunswick due to high winds. A wind gust to 50 MPH was reported near South Troy at 6:31 AM EST.

High Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 06:19:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous power outages were reported throughout Schenectady County as a result of high winds.  A measured wind gust to 55 MPH was recorded at 6:19 AM EST in East Glenville.

High Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 06:30:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reportedly knocked over and on a car due to high winds.  A shed was also heavily damaged by high winds in Cohoes.  A wind gust to 55 MPH was reported in Latham at 6:41 AM EST and 52 mph at Albany International Airport at 6:19 AM EST.

High Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down as a result of high winds in Greenville.

High Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Widespread power outages occurred throughout Hamilton County as a result of high winds.

High Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 09:44:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were reported down as a result of high winds in Salisbury Center, Newport,Ohio and Dolgeville.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-13 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down as a result of high winds.  Numerous power outages were also reported throughout Montgomery County.