A record warm airmass was in place prior to a sharp cold frontal passage Saturday, February 25, 2017. Gusty southerly winds ahead of the front resulted in a few downed trees during the afternoon hours in the Capital District. As the front tracked through the region in the late afternoon and evening, several lines of severe thunderstorms developed, producing high winds and dozens of damage reports.  An observer measured a 76 mph gust in Ulster County.  In the wake of the thunderstorms, a few additional non-thunderstorm wind damage reports were received as drastically colder air rushed in. The air was so cold behind the cold front that rain turned to heavy thundersnow in portions of the southern Adirondacks, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, and Lake George Saratoga region.

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODELL CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A power outage was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 15:25:00 to 25-FEB-17 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 15:47:00 to 25-FEB-17 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: KECKS CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 15:47:00 to 25-FEB-17 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: KECKS CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fifteen trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 15:48:00 to 25-FEB-17 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 15:56:00 to 25-FEB-17 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:15:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:21:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:35:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:40:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROESSLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed at the intersection of Western Ave. and Manning Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:40:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENNSELAERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRIPPLEBUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Bone Hollow Road between Whitefield Road and Smith Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Buck Road between Cherryhill Road and Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:51:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HURLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on Plains Road at New Hurley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down at 26 Fairview Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRIPPLEBUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Pine Bush Road between Buck Road and County Route 2.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Legget Road near the intersection with State Route 209.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:58:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTEKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed along with poles and wires, requiring an 8-hour road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:02:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Old Post Road at Swarterkill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SCOTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One lane of the southern portion of River Road was closed due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNELLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A downed tree was reported on New Salem Road between Callahans and Tooley Drive, which blocked one lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EWEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Connelly Road was closed between Route 9W and Millbrook Drive due to a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORMICKS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAPPINGERS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were down on Channingville Road, prompting a partial road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREEK LOCKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees, wires, and poles were down along State Route 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:10:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown over and fell through a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:11:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EIGHMYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Over 50 trees were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:15:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed, blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 18:15:00 to 25-FEB-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed poles and power lines led to a six-hour road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 17:48:00 to 25-FEB-17 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALEVILLE
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A private weather station recorded 76 mph (66 kt).

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-17 12:00:00 to 25-FEB-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center