Plaza Optical

02/23/2026

We will be CLOSED Monday Feb 23 due to weather
Stay safe everyone

02/21/2026

In the spirit of everyone being safe, we suggest calling before heading over to the office Monday/Tuesday. There will most likely be adjusted hours due to the storm. Thank you to First Due Weather from The Compound for helping us navigate through the whims of Mother Nature. Have a safe and wonderful weekend ⛄️

⚠️ 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
Keep Watching

01/25/2026

Closed Monday due to snow storm
Please Stay safe and warm

12/31/2025

From all of us to all of you,
Wishing you a prosperous New Year filled with Happiness, Health and new opportunities. Thank you for your continued trust with your eyecare needs — we look forward to serving you in the year ahead!"

Please note: Closing today Dec 31 4:00pm, CLOSED Jan1
Open Friday Jan 2 at 9am

12/26/2025

Weather Notice 12/26/2025
We are open presently. As the day progresses for the safety of everyone our posted hours may change. If you are PLEASE CALL AFTER 4PM to verify closing time.
SATURDAY 12/27/2025 PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OVER

12/24/2025

A Very Merry and Safe Christmas from all of us at Plaza Optical

Reminder: We will be CLOSING TODAY at 3pm. We will be opening on Friday Dec 26 at NOON - 6pm

12/18/2025

Office Hours for Christmas Week

Wed 12/24 CLOSING 3PM
Thursday 12/25 CLOSED
Friday 12/26 Opening Noon -6pm
Saturday 12/27 Open 10am - 1pm

12/17/2025

To all who are celebrating, Happy Hanukkah

12/09/2025

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11/26/2025

Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

08/20/2025

Wishing students, teachers and staff,
a safe, successful school year
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07/09/2025

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