High Wind — Northern Washington, New York

2024-02-28 to 2024-02-29 · Northern Washington, New York

Event narrative

Numerous reports of downed trees and wires, many of which blocked roadways and and caused traffic delays.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed in the wake of a strong cold frontal passage on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 28th through the morning of Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Wind gusts throughout eastern New York ranged from about 30-65 mph. Thousands of people were reported to have lost power and numerous trees and wires were reported to have fallen. This lead to some brief road closures especially in Herkimer and Washington Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.