Heavy Snow in Western Ulster, New York

Zone average snowfall of 6.8 inches.

Precipitation in western Ulster County initially began as rain in the early morning hours of November 21, 2024 before gradually transitioning to snow that same evening. Snow fell across much of western Ulster County, though snow amounts were highly variable based on elevation. Snowfall accumulations of 7 to 12 inches were common for areas standing 1500 to 3500 ft above sea level.

After a prolonged period of dry weather, a complex low pressure system impacted eastern New York from early November 21 through November 22, 2024. Over these two days, this storm brought region-wide rainfall and significant snowfall to the Eastern Catskills. Rainfall totals across most areas ranged from about 1 to 2.5 inches. Many areas also saw some snow, but accumulations generally fell below Advisory-level criteria outside of the Eastern Catskills. Within the highest terrain regions of Schoharie, western Greene, and western Ulster Counties, snowfall totals ranged anywhere from 7 to 16 inches with locally higher amounts maximizing at just over 18 inches. Here, liquid equivalents ranged anywhere from 2 to 3 inches with a local maximum of 3.67 inches associated with the maximum snowfall report of 18.6. The heavy, wet nature of the snow led to nearly 2000 power outages. Additionally, some schools were reported to have closed within the Mid-Hudson Valley area.

Key impacts: power outages, travel delays, school closures.