We’re expecting one of the biggest snow storms New York has seen in decades this weekend and local municipalities are gearing up with snow emergencies\/ordinances.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service (Albany) has posted a\u00a0WINTER STORM WARNING\u00a0beginning at 7am on Sunday, January 25th until 7pm on Monday, January 26th. Widespread heavy snowfall is expected with snow accumulation totaling 12-24\u201d.<\/p>\n
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul has also declared a State of Emergency<\/a>\u00a0for the state in advance of the storm.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Massive 30-Hour Storm Targets Hudson Valley With Dangerous Snow<\/a><\/p>\n Here’s a list of what to expect in your area:<\/p>\n Dutchess County Braces for Frigid Temps and Winter Storm<\/p>\n Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino is\u00a0warning\u00a0residents to be prepared for the storm this weekend and has declared a\u00a0State of Emergency<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Under the State of Emergency, County Executive Serino issued\u00a0an\u00a0emergency order restricting travel<\/a>\u00a0in Dutchess County that will be effective starting 5am on Sunday until 5pm on Monday.\u00a0County offices<\/a>\u00a0will be closed on Monday, January 26.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cWe are braced for a major winter event this Sunday and Monday,”\u00a0County Executive Sue Serino said.\u00a0“To ensure public safety and allow road crews to keep up with the storm, we have issued an emergency order banning travel in Dutchess County starting from 5 a.m. Sunday through 5 p.m. Monday, and I ask residents to please abide by it for everyone\u2019s safety.\u201d<\/p>\n The emergency order restricts travel on roadways in Dutchess County on Sunday and Monday except for emergency vehicles and essential personnel such as medical and health facility personnel; law enforcement and public safety personnel; first responders; utility, maintenance and public works personnel; snow removal sanding, salting and clearing operations personnel; facility operations persons deemed necessary for plant operations by their employers; and public and government personnel involved in emergency operations.<\/p>\n Other important storm updates:<\/p>\n Dutchess County Public Transit service will be cancelled on Sunday and Monday.Dutchess County Parks will be closed Sunday and Monday, as Parks employees will be assisting with snow removal operations.Dutchess County Government offices, including Office for the Aging Friendship Centers will be closed Monday, Jan. 26th.Wappingers Falls Snow Ordinance<\/p>\n The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department\u00a0Friday January 23, 2026 announced a snow ordinance\u00a0 which means you CANNOT park on the streets of the village while the winter storm warning is in effect: 7 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. “Please plan accordingly and ensure you remove your vehicles from the public roadway to avoid ticketing and towing, and to allow emergency crews to operate efficiently,” the Police Department said. “Avoid unnecessary travel as conditions are expected to be hazardous.”<\/p>\n Port Jervis: Cars will be towed<\/p>\n The city of Port Jervis sent out an advisory Friday:<\/p>\n Please be advised that vehicles parked on city streets obstructing snow removal will be towed at owners expense per city code.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Town of Newburgh State of Emergency<\/p>\n Newburgh Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio has declared a Local State of Emergency “due to the impending severe winter storm that poses threat to life and property.”<\/p>\n The State of Emergency on travel begins Sunday January 25th, 2026 at midnight until Tuesday January 27th, 2026 at\u00a0midnight.<\/p>\n To ensure safety, only emergency personnel, essential employees and emergency travel are permitted on the roadways during this winter storm.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sullivan County\u00a0<\/p>\n Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek is urging “everyone in the County to get ready for this weekend\u2019s snowstorm and very cold temperatures.”<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re forecast to be in the bullseye of this storm, which could dump as much as two feet of snow on some areas of the County,\u201d Potosek warned. \u201cGetting around may be nearly impossible Sunday into Monday, so now is the time to prepare for an up-to-48-hour disruption of our normal routines.\u201d<\/p>\n Anyone in or travelling through Sullivan County Sunday and Monday should take proper precautions, Potosek urged.<\/p>\n \u201cStock up now on any essentials, like water and food, and be ready for power outages by having fresh batteries \u2013 including a battery-powered radio \u2013 on hand, in case Internet or cell service goes down,\u201d he stated. \u201cFor those who find themselves without power or heat, our warming centers will be open straight through from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. They are located at the Liberty United Methodist Church on North Main Street in Liberty and St. John\u2019s Episcopal Church on St. John Street in Monticello.\u201d<\/p>\n Temperatures are also forecasted to be in the single digits \u2013 with wind chills below zero \u2013 before, during and after the storm.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have to go out during that time, make sure not only that you\u2019re dressed for the weather (including appropriate footwear) but also that you have a flashlight, blanket and drinkable water in your vehicle, should you get stuck enroute,\u201d Potosek said.<\/p>\n Avoid These Snow Blower Mistakes<\/p>\n Avoid these mistakes or bad habits, and your snow-blowing experience should be smooth. <\/p>\n
The snow ordinance begins\u00a0one hour before the warning start time, and doesn’t end until 48 hours\u00a0AFTER 7 p.m. Monday, (unless the Mayor declares otherwise.)<\/p>\n