REGION – As the reports of "snowmageddons" and "snowpocalypses" hitting the east coast have remained constant over the last several weeks, the mid-Hudson region has gotten away relatively unscathed — until now, of course.

According to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, the nor'easter that swept its way through the area on Tuesday left approximately 85,000 customers without power. The company warned its customers "who live in hardest-hit areas, particularly those in remote locations, that they may be without power for several days and that they should make alternate arrangements for shelter."   > MORE