Burlington, Vermont – Widespread snowfall is expected to impact Vermont and northern New York beginning Tuesday afternoon, with hazardous travel conditions likely during the Tuesday evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, snow will develop from west to east Tuesday afternoon and intensify into the evening hours. The heaviest snowfall is expected between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Adirondacks and between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. across the Champlain Valley and Green Mountains. Snow will gradually transition to upslope snow showers overnight into Wednesday.
Forecast totals indicate 2 to 6 inches of snow across much of Vermont and northern New York, with locally higher amounts possible in higher elevations. The most persistent snowfall is expected in the northern Adirondacks and along the spine of the Green Mountains, where snowfall rates may briefly exceed one inch per hour Tuesday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the areas highlighted on the forecast map, citing expected travel impacts during peak commuting hours. Snowfall rates during the evening commute may quickly reduce visibility and lead to snow-covered roadways.
Major travel corridors including Interstate 89, Interstate 87, U.S. Route 2, Route 7, and Route 100 are expected to see deteriorating conditions, particularly Tuesday evening. Road conditions may remain slick overnight as lingering upslope snow showers continue into Wednesday morning.
Drivers are urged to use caution, reduce speeds, and allow extra travel time. Untreated roads, mountain passes, and secondary routes are most likely to become hazardous first.
Commuters, students, and evening travelers should plan ahead and consider adjusting travel schedules if possible to avoid the heaviest snowfall window.
Snow showers may linger into Wednesday, especially in upslope-favored areas, but widespread additional accumulation is expected to be light.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and road conditions as timing and snowfall amounts become clearer closer to the event.
