Albany, NY – Parts of the Northeast are digging out from more than two feet of snow after a powerful storm system swept through the region over the last 72 hours, with the heaviest totals reported across southern New England and the Lake Ontario snow belts. Isolated spots near Syracuse and Albany measured well over 24 inches by Monday morning, severely slowing travel and triggering closures.
According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region, widespread snow totals between 8 and 18 inches blanketed portions of New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, with localized areas topping 30 inches in upstate New York. The hardest-hit zones were directly under persistent lake-effect bands and the storm’s northeastern wraparound.
I-90 from Buffalo through Utica saw hazardous conditions through the weekend, while I-91 in western Massachusetts experienced whiteout conditions at times. Residents were urged to avoid non-essential travel, with plow operations ongoing and visibility limited in rural areas.
Surprisingly, the snow didn’t stop at the Mason-Dixon Line. Light accumulations were reported as far south as Atlanta and northern Florida, though most areas picked up under 1 inch.
More lake-effect snow showers may redevelop midweek. Winter weather advisories remain in effect for parts of western New York and northern Pennsylvania through Tuesday.
