Burlington, Vermont – Snow is intensifying across northern New York and Vermont this afternoon, with up to 7 inches expected before 10 a.m. EST Saturday and the heaviest impacts targeting the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday for northern Franklin and St. Lawrence counties in New York and much of northern and central Vermont. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches are expected, with snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at times.
Road conditions will deteriorate quickly this evening.
Interstate 89 from Burlington to St. Albans, U.S. Route 7 through the Champlain Valley and Route 11 near Malone and Potsdam may become snow-covered during heavier bursts. Visibility will drop sharply in bands of steady snow.
Travel could become very difficult after sunset.
Communities including Burlington, Rutland, Middlebury, St. Johnsbury and Gouverneur should expect slick roads and reduced traction overnight. Parts of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom may see snow arrive later this evening.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra stopping distance and check newengland511.org or 511ny.org before traveling.
Snow tapers toward mid-morning Saturday, but slick spots may linger past daybreak. The Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. EST Saturday.
