Winter Storm: Ulster County Extends Emergency Declaration; County Offices Closed and UCAT Suspended Monday

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has extended the county’s Emergency Declaration through 5 p.m. today, Monday, January 26, as hazardous conditions persist from a long-duration winter storm affecting the region.

As part of the extension, all Ulster County government offices will remain closed for the entire day. Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) bus service is also suspended today to ensure the safety of riders and operators.

A countywide travel ban on public roads remains in effect and is scheduled to be lifted at 12 noon. Officials continue to urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay off the roads until conditions improve.

UCAT is expected to resume service on a two-hour delay Tuesday, January 27. Full schedules and service updates are available on the UCAT website.

County officials say additional information and updates related to storm response will be posted on the Ulster County website and shared through official county communication channels.

For ongoing updates, residents can visit the Ulster County homepage or the Department of Emergency Services for storm-related information.

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