Winter Storm, Message from County Executive

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Ulster County, beginning this evening and continuing through Wednesday. Because of the high likelihood of dangerous conditions, I am declaring a County state of emergency, effective today, Monday, March 13, starting at 8:00pm. All County offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, and I strongly discourage the public from traveling after 8:00 pm tonight [Monday, March 13].

Important takeaways from the forecast are as follows:

Expect a long-duration, significant winter storm system.

Double-digit snow amounts are expected across most of the area with 1.5-3 feet of snow possible (snow amounts and impacts will be elevation dependent).

Rain in the valleys will change to snow and accumulate late tonight.

Snow rates of 1-2”+/hr expected late tonight into Tuesday afternoon, especially over the higher terrain. Peak snowfall rates midnight to noon Tuesday.

Difficult to impossible travel anticipated, particularly for the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday.

North-northwest winds gusting 30–45 mph, Tuesday into Wednesday.

Numerous power outages expected due to downed trees and wires from the combined effects of heavy wet snow and winds 30-45 mph.

Please stay safe, and we will provide updates to the public whenever possible.”