Orange County NY Moms

03/20/2026

We made it! ☀️

03/02/2026

Fyi

SNAP Benefits Update – Effective March 1
The Orange County Department of Social Services wants residents to stay informed about upcoming changes to SNAP benefits.

If you have questions about how these changes may affect you, visit: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/work-requirements.asp
or contact your caseworker.

We are committed to helping eligible Orange County residents maintain access to the benefits they rely on.

02/23/2026

Life's too short 🤷‍♀️

02/22/2026

All of them... 🤣

But feel free to share once they come in to help the algorithm! ♡

02/21/2026

Well, this should be interesting... prepare and stay safe!

Let the plow drivers do their job. Don't travel if you don't have to. 🌨

⚠️ Likely the Blizzard of 2026… Could Be the One We Remember

‼️ Winter Storm Warning ‼️
6 AM Sunday through 6 PM Monday

Already over 61” of snowfall from 21 wintry events this season. It’s been busy — and we’re not done yet.

I have once again planted my snowfall accumulation flag — firmly.
As a social media forecaster, I take seriously the responsibility to communicate risk early and clearly — no waffling.

We are roughly 24 hours from the start of an event that lingers into Monday evening.

If you aren’t First Due to the call — you’re late.

🎯 Snowfall Forecast: 1’ to 2’ Regionwide

I maintain a commitment to 1 to 2 feet of snowfall across Orange County and within 25 miles of the region.

To become this season’s champion storm, it must exceed the 18” measured January 25–26.

Model guidance spread remains wide:
• As low as 6” in western Orange County (some solutions)
• As high as 28”+ in southeastern Orange County
• Slight deformation band potential: 30”–36” isolated totals

The critical concern: the western cutoff line for significant snowfall.

Some reliable guidance places that cutoff:
• Along the Orange/Sullivan border
• Extending north through central Ulster County

Other high-end solutions push the low further west — spreading heavy snow toward Binghamton and bringing the significant snowfall axis deeper into our region.

After analyzing all available data:

Everyone likely sees at least 9”–18”
Many flirt with 2 feet or more

This favors the upside.

🕒 Timeline
Sunday
• Intermittent snow showers by daybreak
• Periods of light snow late morning and during the afternoon
• 1”–3” snowfall accumulation during daylight
• Temps hovering near freezing

Sunday Evening
• Steady snow develops around or just after sunset

Sunday Night → Monday Morning (Brunt of Event)
• Periods of heavy snow
• Snowfall rates 2”–4” per hour possible
• Winds gusting to 45 MPH
• Temps fall into mid/upper 20s

Monday
• Heavy morning snow transitions to intermittent light snow
• Temps near freezing

Monday Night
• Clearing and sharply colder
• Lows in the upper teens

Tuesday
• Highs near 20°F
• Tuesday night: single digits or colder

📊 Storm Totals (Projection)
• QPF: 1” to 2 1/4” liquid equivalent
• Snowfall: 1’ to 2’
• Ratios: 10:1 to 16:1

❄️ Snow Composition
• Sunday daytime: Heavier, wetter snow
• Sunday night into Monday: Drier, fluffier snow as colder air deepens

⚠️ Primary Concerns
• Snowfall rates overwhelming plowing operations
• Blowing and drifting snow with 45 MPH gusts
• Rapid travel deterioration Sunday night
• Power outage risk from heavy wet snow transitioning to wind-driven snow

🌬 Blizzard Potential
A blizzard is defined as:
• Sustained winds or frequent gusts ≥ 35 MPH
• Visibility frequently reduced below 1/4 mile
• Conditions lasting 3+ hours

If banding locks in and winds verify, this Nor’easter could meet criteria.

Classic coastal intensification setup.

I have built credibility with my experience all season with measured calls. This one has the ingredients.

Stay Safe
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01/27/2026

A huge thank you to the crews who worked long hours to keep our roads as safe as possible during this major snowstorm. 🌨

Plow drivers, salt crews, highway teams, utility workers, and first responders were out all night in difficult and dangerous conditions so our communities can get through this safely. We truly appreciate you.

🫶🏼

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Which district do you think calls it first? 🫣🤔🤭

12/26/2025

A huge thank you to the crews who will be working overnight to keep our roads as safe as possible during this major snowstorm. 🌨

Plow drivers, salt crews, highway teams, utility workers, and first responders will be out all night in difficult and dangerous conditions so our communities can get through this safely. We truly appreciate you.

With a State of Emergency in effect, please stay off the roads unless it is absolutely necessary or an emergency. Giving crews clear roads helps them do their jobs faster and more safely.

Stay home if you can, stay safe, and thank you again to those working through the night. 🫶🏼

A winter storm will impact the state this afternoon through Saturday morning, bringing widespread snow, isolated freezing rain, and gusty winds.

Significant snow accumulations are possible across southeastern NY and will likely cause hazardous travel conditions tonight.

Sign up for local emergency and weather alerts for your area by texting the name of your county or borough to 333111.

12/25/2025

🎅 tracker!📍

https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map

12/24/2025

🤭🌨☃️