A strong cold front moved across the region on Monday, March 1 advecting in a much colder air mass along with a prolonged period of strong to locally damaging winds which continued into the early part of Tuesday, March 2. Wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph were common across the region, which led to reports of downed trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages. The more concentrated areas without power included around the Capital District and into Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley.
As colder air moved into the region, a few snow showers and squalls passed across the region during the evening hours of March 1. At the Albany International Airport, visibility dropped to one quarter of a mile with a peak wind gust of 46 mph within a snow squall, which lasted for about 17 minutes.
Colder air continued to filter into the region during the overnight and early morning hours of March 2 with low temperatures mainly in the single digits and teens, but below zero in the typical colder spots in the higher elevations. This, combined with continued gusty winds, led to wind chill values falling to between 15 and 24 degrees below zero in some areas.
Key Impacts: tree damage, power outages, road closures, transportation delays.

Strong Wind in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 51 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Schaghticoke. A large 40-foot tree was downed across a roadway in East Greenbush.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 50 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Ballston Spa. Trees and power lines were downed on Route 9P between Plains Road and Stoney Point Road in Malta.

Strong Wind in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 46 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Duanesburg.

Strong Wind in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 47 mph wind gust was recorded at an observing site in Cobleskill.

High Wind in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Widespread power outages were observed across Ulster County due to downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Widespread power outages were observed across Ulster County due to downed trees and power lines.

Winter Weather in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 20:20:00 to 01-MAR-21 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: ASOS

A snow squall occurred across eastern Albany County and confirmed at the Albany International Airport. Visibility dropped to one quarter of a mile with a peak wind gust of 46 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 55 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Chestertown.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 53 mph wind gust was recorded at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport.

High Wind in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Thousands of people were without power across eastern Albany County due to downed trees and power lines. A large tree was also downed, destroying a section of a wooden fence near Delmar.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 49 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Medusa.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 48 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Whitehall.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 54 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Kinderhook.

Strong Wind in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 46 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Copake.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 51 mph wind gust was recorded at Bannerman Island. The eastbound and westbound lanes of US 44 at Mary Avenue between Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie were closed due to a downed tree.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 49 mph wind gust was recorded at the Automatic Weather Observing System just outside of Johnstown. A 48 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Oppenheim.

Strong Wind in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 296 was closed between County Route 23C and Ford Hill Road near Hunter due to downed trees and wires.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 49 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Cold Brook.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 48 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet at Johnstown. A large tree was downed on a roadway near Rockton.

Strong Wind in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 01-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 52 mph wind gust was recorded at an observing site at Hoosick Falls.

Cold/Wind Chill in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 02-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 02-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 02-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 02-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet

Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 02-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Mesonet