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Overview

Strong to damaging westerly winds developed over eastern New York and western New England on Monday, February 25th, in association with a deep low pressure system over the Canadian Maritimes. Gusts in excess of 50 mph were common across the area, with several sites recording gusts in excess of 60 mph. Gusts were measured as high as 69 mph near Adams, MA, and East Springfield, NY. The 61 mph gust recorded at Albany International Airport was the strongest gust observed during meteorological winter (DJF) since 1987. The strongest gusts occurred during the afternoon of the 25th. Numerous power outages and downed trees occurred as a result of the winds, and some structural damage to barns and houses was reported as well. The combination of winds and lake effect snow produced blizzard conditions over Herkimer County, with several roads closed due to drifting snow.
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