Strong Wind in Western Schenectady, New York

Strong Wind January 11, 2026 – January 12, 2026 · Western Schenectady, New York

48 mph

Measured gust (42 kt)

The wider storm

A broken line of snow showers and localized snow squalls pushed across eastern New York ahead of a secondary cold front during the afternoon hours on January 11, 2026 leading to some brief visibility reductions to one quarter of a mile or less and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Behind the front, strong winds developed across the region with peak gusts between 40 and 50 mph in some locations.

Key impacts: travel delays.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1308836. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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