Strong Wind in Southern Saratoga, New York

Strong Wind March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 · Southern Saratoga, New York

46 mph

Measured gust (40 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 45 mph wind gust was recorded at the New York State Mesonet site near Ballston Spa. A tree and wires were downed on U.S. Route 9 between Stone Quarry Road and Church Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon. An estimated 8700 people were without power throughout Saratoga County.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure system brought a period of strong winds, along with rain, to eastern New York on March 16-17, 2026. Winds started in the southerly direction before switching to the west behind the cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were observed with some localized gusts approaching 60 mph. These winds along with the softer ground due to rain led to numerous reports of downed trees and wires. Approximately 48,000 customers lost power across eastern New York.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325291. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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