Burlington, VT – Drivers across northern Vermont may encounter bursts of moderate to heavy snow Tuesday morning as a narrow band of precipitation strengthens while sliding east into the state. Visibility could briefly drop along key travel routes including Interstate 89 and U.S. Route 7 as the snow intensifies near Burlington, St. Albans and Montpelier.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a compact low-pressure disturbance interacting with atmospheric instability is producing a concentrated strip of heavier snowfall. The system is weakening across northern New York but is expected to intensify as it crosses Lake Champlain and pushes deeper into Vermont through late morning and early afternoon Tuesday.
Communities from Burlington south toward Middlebury and Rutland could see short periods of steady snowfall that coat roads quickly. Commuters traveling along I-89 between St. Albans, Burlington and Montpelier may notice sudden visibility drops and slick pavement during heavier bursts. Local crews continue monitoring conditions, and drivers are urged to reduce speed and allow extra stopping distance.
Farther east toward St. Johnsbury and the I-91 corridor, snow showers may arrive later Tuesday as the band tracks across the state before gradually weakening by mid-afternoon.
Residents should watch for rapidly changing road conditions and check for local travel advisories as the system exits east. Additional updates may follow if snowfall rates briefly increase during the late morning hours.
