Albany, New York – A significant winter storm delivered widespread double-digit snowfall across eastern New York, placing the Capital Region among the hardest-hit areas in the Northeast over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, storm-total snowfall from 7 a.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Tuesday ranged from roughly 12 to nearly 20 inches across much of the region. The highest totals were concentrated south and west of Albany, including areas near Interstate 87 and Interstate 90, where localized amounts approached 19 inches.
The National Weather Service reported that snow fell steadily through multiple phases of the storm, with additional accumulation occurring after the main system passed. This prolonged snowfall led to widespread totals of 14 to 17 inches across Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding communities. Portions of the Mid-Hudson Valley and eastern Catskills also recorded snowfall in the upper teens.
Travel impacts were most notable along major roadways, including I-87, I-90, I-787, and U.S. Route 9. Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility affected commuters, commercial drivers, and emergency responders, particularly during overnight and early-morning hours. Plow crews worked continuously to clear highways and secondary roads as snow persisted.
The National Weather Service noted that snowfall amounts shown on the analysis map are based on official observations and estimates, using data from the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale network and regional reports. Values may be refined as additional observations are reviewed.
This storm contributed to the Northeast leading the nation in snowfall totals from the late-weekend system, with eastern New York ranking among the highest-impact areas nationally.
Residents are advised to continue monitoring local forecasts and travel advisories as cleanup continues and temperatures fluctuate.
