A strong cold front pushed across eastern New York during the late afternoon and evening hours on December 11, 2021. Seasonably mild air ahead of this front resulted in the development of a line of showers and embedded thunderstorms which pushed eastward bringing strong to locally damaging winds across the region. Widespread wind gusts within and in the wake of these showers and thunderstorms were between 40 and 60 mph.
Damage to trees, power lines and structures were concentrated across portions of the Mohawk Valley, Adirondacks and Lake George Saratoga region. Power outages occurred across eastern New York with Hamilton County the hardest hit based on percentage of tracked customers impacted.
Winds eased into the early morning hours on December 12, 2021.

High Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple reports of downed trees and wires across the region including near the hamlets of Pilot Knob, Brant Lake, Bolton Landing and Chestertown. A few power outages were reported across the area.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were reported down in the Town of Carlisle.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was reported down on a house on Main Street in the Town of Corinth. Wires were also downed along Saratoga Road in the Hamlet of Gansevoort. A tree and wires were downed near the intersection of Reynolds Road and Fort Edward Road in the Village of Fort Edward. A few power outages were reported across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:45:00 to 11-DEC-21 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLSTON SPA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree and wires were downed along Malta Avenue in Ballston Spa.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:53:00 to 11-DEC-21 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: USHERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed near the intersection of Ushers Road and Tabor Road in Ushers.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:57:00 to 11-DEC-21 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFMOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were downed in the Town of Clifton Park near Halfmoon, including Grooms Road and Spice Mill Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:47:00 to 11-DEC-21 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple poles and trees were snapped along Sacandaga Road in the Village of Scotia.

Strong Wind in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Route 5 between Hawk Avenue and North Toll Road was closed due to wires down in the Village of Scotia.

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 254 between Ferry Street and Warren Street in the Village of Hudson Falls was closed due to a crash with a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 21:05:00 to 11-DEC-21 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH EASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Easton.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 53 mph wind gust was recorded at the Albany International Airport. Trees and wires were also downed on U.S. Route 9 at Boght Road in the Town of Colonie.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A pine tree was downed blocking Mechanic Street near the Town of Galway.

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 21:23:00 to 11-DEC-21 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed and laying on a power line on Babcock Lake Road in the Town of Petersburg.

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 20:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed at Education Lane near U.S. Highway 9 in the Town of Hyde Park.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and wires were downed across the region resulting in a few power outages. These included near the intersection of Smith Mountain Road and Glens Falls Mountain Road near Lake Luzerne-Hadley and on Route 9L between Pilot Knob Road and Pickle Hill Road near Lake George Village.

High Wind in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 18:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed along Moose River Road near the Hamlet of Old Forge. A tree also fell onto a power line causing a fire. A few power outages were also noted.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in the towns of Root, Minden and Charleston. There was also damage to gutters, siding and fencing at the Colonial Square Apartments by the corner of Regina Lane and Clizbe Avenue in the City of Amsterdam.

High Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 18:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large area of siding was blown off a home in the Town of Salisbury. Additional reports of trees and wires downed led to a few power outages across the area.

High Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 18:30:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed along Route 28 near the Town of Indian Lake, blocking both sides of the road. Widespread pouter outages were also observed with over one half of customers tracked losing power at some point.

High Wind in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 11-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 12-DEC-21 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large number of softwood trees were reported down near Cranberry Creek. A few power outages were also reported across the area.