Burlington, Vermont – Drivers across northern Vermont and northern New York face slippery highways and visibility dropping to one-half mile by the Wednesday morning commute as a widespread snow event moves across I-89 and US-7.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a steady round of snow will overspread the region before daybreak Wednesday, impacting travel during the busiest commute hours. Snowfall totals between 3 and 6 inches are expected across much of Vermont, with locally higher totals over the Adirondacks. Forecasters warn that snow squalls may develop during the afternoon and evening, briefly reducing visibility to one-half mile or less and creating rapid road icing.
Statewide, snow will stretch from Rutland and Montpelier north through St. Albans and Newport. In New York, Plattsburgh, Ticonderoga, and areas along I-87 will see similar totals. The heaviest bands could produce snowfall rates near 1 inch per hour during peak intensity.
In the Burlington metro, I-189 connectors, US-2 near Colchester, and stretches of I-89 between Exit 14 and Exit 17 may become snow-covered before 7 a.m. Wednesday. Route 7 south toward Shelburne and Vergennes could turn slick again during afternoon squalls as bursts of heavier snow redevelop.
Motorists should allow extra travel time, increase following distance, and avoid abrupt braking. Vermont Agency of Transportation crews will treat priority routes, but fast-moving squalls can quickly overwhelm cleared pavement. Keep headlights on during reduced visibility and monitor 511 road updates before departure.
Snow showers and squalls may linger into Wednesday evening before tapering overnight. Additional advisories remain possible if squall intensity increases or visibility drops further during peak travel hours.
