Strong to damaging westerly winds developed over eastern New York and western New England on Monday, February 25th, in association with a deep low pressure system over the Canadian Maritimes. Gusts in excess of 50 mph were common across the area, with several sites recording gusts in excess of 60 mph. Gusts were measured as high as 69 mph near Adams, MA, and East Springfield, NY. The 61 mph gust recorded at Albany International Airport was the strongest gust observed during meteorological winter (DJF) since 1987. The strongest gusts occurred during the afternoon of the 25th. Numerous power outages and downed trees occurred as a result of the winds, and some structural damage to barns and houses was reported as well. The combination of winds and lake effect snow produced blizzard conditions over Herkimer County, with several roads closed due to drifting snow and zero visibility.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-19 06:26:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 170A from Route 29 in Salisbury and Manheim to Route 170 in Fairfield was closed due to zero visibility.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 25-FEB-19 06:26:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two vehicles off road on Strumlock Road in the town of Newport. Portions of Route 169 and 170 were also closed due to zero visibility.

High Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a concession stand roof blew off at the Rensselaer Little League Field.

High Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn was blown down with debris on Jordanville Road in the town of Stark.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a vehicle with no injuries near the town of Altamont. There were additional reports of trees and wires down across the region.

High Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree snapped and fell on a house with damage to the roof in the town of Rotterdam.

High Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of trees, wires and power poles blown down across the region. Additionally, there was wind damage to an unoccupied barn on Cobble Hill Road in the town of White Creek.

High Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous reports of trees, wires and power poles blown down across the region. A tree fell into a house on Wormer Road near the town of Guilderland but no injuries were reported. Additionally, part of a roof was blown off of a residence on 3rd Avenue in the town of Watervliet.
The Albany International Airport set a new daily peak wind gust record of 61 MPH.

High Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of trees and wires down.

High Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous reports of trees and wires down.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 24-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet