Albany, New York – A significant winter storm is increasingly likely to impact eastern New York and western New England late this weekend, with the potential for widespread heavy snowfall that could severely disrupt travel from Sunday into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, there is moderate to high confidence that a coastal storm will bring heavy snow across much of the region. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the entire area from Sunday morning through Monday evening. Snowfall amounts of 12 to 24 inches are possible across large portions of eastern New York and western New England, with the highest totals currently favored along and south of the I-90 corridor.
Snow is expected to develop Sunday and intensify through the day, becoming heaviest Sunday night into Monday morning. The Capital Region, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and surrounding communities, could see prolonged periods of steady to heavy snow, leading to snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and difficult to potentially impossible travel conditions.
While uncertainty remains in the exact storm track, forecasters note that even small shifts could change where the heaviest snow sets up. Regardless of exact totals, confidence is high that travel impacts will be significant across the region.
Snow is expected to gradually taper Monday, but lingering impacts are likely through the day. Residents are urged to prepare now, avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm, and monitor updates as watches may be upgraded to warnings as confidence in snowfall amounts continues to increase.
