A cold front passed through the region Wednesday, March 1st. Winds became strong and gusty behind the front Wednesday evening into Thursday. Widespread trees and power lines were down across the region as a result of the high winds. Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were common across the region. Some of the downed trees and power lines resulted in road closures and school closings. Power companies reported more than 35,000 people were without power for a period of time. Emergencies shelters were opened in Saratoga Springs and Johnstown due to power outages.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement