An early season winter storm impacted all of eastern New York during the busy Thanksgiving travel period on November 26th-27th, 2014.
The storm began during the morning of Wednesday, November 26th.  Snow began shortly after sunrise across southern areas and gradually began further north by the late morning or early afternoon hours.  Once snow began, it increased in intensity, falling at rates at or greater than one inch per hour.  Although temperatures were initially above freezing, the intensity of the snow allowed temperatures to drop to or below freezing across the entire region.  This snowfall caused slow and difficult travel, which was noteworthy as this was the day before Thanksgiving.
The snow continued through the entire day and into the evening, with heavy bands of snow occurring for some locations, especially across the Taconics, Mohawk Valley and southeastern Adirondacks.
The snow tapered off during the late evening and overnight hours.  By the early morning on Thanksgiving, most of eastern upstate New York saw snowfall of 6 to 12 inches, with locally up to 15 inches in the southeastern Adirondacks.
The snow was rather wet across southern areas, which allowed it to easily coat trees and power lines.  Due to the weight of the snow, some tree limbs fell and caused power outages, especially across the mid-Hudson Valley.  Up to 32,000 power customers in Dutchess and Ulster Counties were without power at one point during the storm.  With power outages lasting up to several days, the Red Cross opened shelters and the local power company distributed dry ice and bottled water to area residents.

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 13:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 10:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 14:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 10:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 13:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 10:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 10:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 11:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 09:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 09:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 09:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 09:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 12:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 26-NOV-14 10:00:00 to 27-NOV-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter