Burlington, Vermont — A Winter Weather Advisory is scheduled to take effect across parts of Vermont tonight, with snow, sleet, and light ice potentially creating hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, the advisory will run from 7 p.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday as a wintry mix moves across the region.
Forecasters say snow and sleet accumulations could reach up to two inches, while ice accretion may reach around one-tenth of an inch in some locations. Even small ice totals can create slick roads, bridges, and untreated surfaces.
The advisory area primarily includes southern portions of Vermont, where the winter mix is expected to be most impactful.
The National Weather Service noted that advisories originally issued for St. Lawrence and Franklin counties in northern New York were canceled after updated forecasts showed the wintry mix shifting farther south.
Officials say hazardous travel conditions are possible tonight and into Friday morning, particularly during the late evening hours and the early morning commute. Reduced traction and slippery conditions could affect highways, local roads, and sidewalks.
Drivers are encouraged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and use caution on untreated roads, especially overnight when temperatures remain near freezing.
For commuters, even modest snowfall combined with light ice can create sudden slick spots on bridges and secondary roads during the morning rush.
Additional updates and advisory changes will be issued if forecast conditions shift.
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