A strong storm system moved from the eastern Great Lakes on Tuesday, January 10th towards the St. Lawrence Valley by the morning of Wednesday, January 11th. Ahead of this storm system, strong south to southeast winds were in place across the entire region, with the strongest winds across the higher elevations. As the storm's cold front crossed the region, winds switched to the west to southwest and continued to be gusty. Although the winds were strongest early in the day, gusty winds continued into the day on Wednesday, January 11th.
Surface observations, including from the New York State Mesonet, recorded wind gusts of 40 to 60 MPH across the area. These strong wind gusts resulted in many downed trees, power poles, and power lines. Newspaper media reported that up to 35,000 customers were without power at one point across upstate New York, although only about 2,500 of those were across eastern New York state. Some schools were closed or delayed due to power outages.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 10-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public