BURLINGTON, Virginia (WCAX) – Widespread snow will impact our area Tuesday, with locally heavy snowfall expected. Due to the potential for widespread travel impacts, Tuesday is the first alert weather day.
This time, the focus will be on southern Vermont for the heaviest snowfall and greatest impact on travel.
A winter storm warning (in red on the map below) has been issued ahead of the storm for central and southern Vermont. This is where the heaviest snowfall and greatest impact is expected.
Snowfall will be less in northern areas, but you should still be prepared for potentially slow travel on Tuesday. Winter weather advisories are in effect for those areas (shaded in blue).
Time:
Snow will begin falling across southwestern Vermont and the Adirondacks between 5 and 7 a.m. Tuesday. Snow will continue to move from southwest to northeast, reaching the Northeast Kingdom by about 8 a.m.
Snow will begin to taper off in northern New York in the afternoon, but some storms may continue into the late evening. By evening the snow will gradually move from northwest to southeast across our area. Snow may continue in the Brattleboro area and parts of New Hampshire until after 9 p.m.
Effect:
Southern Vermont will see the longest and heaviest snowfall tomorrow. Snowfall rates may exceed 1″ per hour at times, resulting in extremely reduced visibility and rapid snowfall on roadways.
With temperatures in the 20s on Tuesday morning, it won’t take long for snow to accumulate on the roads. Slick areas may begin to emerge during the morning commute, with extensive slicks and snow-covered roads possible.
The heaviest snowfall rates are expected from late morning to early afternoon, amounting to about a half-inch per hour across the region, with locally higher rates in southern Vermont.
Plan for hazardous travel conditions in central and southern Vermont. Smooth spots are also likely in the northern part of our area. If you have to be out on the roads, please use caution.
Snowfall forecast:
Snowfall totals will be highest in southern Vermont and lowest in northern New York near the Canadian border. The highest totals will likely be in Windham County, where local totals of up to a foot are possible. Windsor County will also see significant snowfall, with totals possibly reaching 10″. Snow totals will slowly fall northward through the upper valley and into the Northeast Kingdom.
We’re expecting widespread 3-6″ snowfall across the Northeast Kingdom, central Vermont and most of northern New York. The lowest totals are expected in and around the Champlain Valley, where 1-3″ is possible. Right near Lake Champlain, snowfall totals could be as little as 2”.
For all the latest updates, download the First Alert Weather app here. Being aware is one way to stay safe this winter. You can get winter storm alerts for your area delivered straight to your phone before bad weather hits.
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