Strong Wind in Northern Saratoga, New York

A 46 mph wind gust was recorded at the Saratoga National Historical Park. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 32 between Reynolds Road and Reservoir Road in the Town of Moreau. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 32 between Grange Hall Road and U.S. Route 4 in the Town of Northumberland. A tree was downed on New York Route 29 between Hudson Lane and Pine Grove Lane in the Town of Milton. A pole, tree and wires were downed on U.S. Route 9 between Old West Road and Old Saratoga Road in the Town of Moreau. A tree and wires were downed on New York Route 9N between Bockes Road and Greene Road in the Town of Greenfield. A pole and wires were downed on New York Route 9N between Antone Road and Elaine Edelson Lane in the Town of Corinth. An estimated 8700 people were without power throughout Saratoga County.

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.