Burlington, VT – Bitterly cold air combined with gusty winds is expected to create dangerous wind chill conditions across parts of Vermont and northern New York tonight, with frostbite possible in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for the northern Adirondacks of New York from 7 p.m. tonight through 11 a.m. Friday. Wind chills between 30 and 40 degrees below zero are expected in those areas during the overnight and early morning hours.
A Cold Weather Advisory is also in effect for all of Vermont, including the Champlain Valley, as well as the St. Lawrence Valley in northern New York, during the same time window. In these regions, wind chills are forecast to range between 15 and 30 degrees below zero, still cold enough to cause frostbite within 30 minutes.
Forecasters say the most dangerous conditions will occur overnight into early Friday morning as temperatures drop and winds remain breezy. Travel, outdoor work, and school commutes early Friday could be impacted by the extreme cold.
The National Weather Service urges residents to limit time outdoors, dress in multiple layers, and cover exposed skin with hats, gloves, and face masks if travel is unavoidable. Pets should be kept indoors, and residents are advised to check on elderly neighbors and those without adequate heating.
Anyone experiencing numbness, pale skin, or tingling should seek warmth immediately, as these can be early signs of frostbite.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve later Friday as temperatures slowly rebound, though cold weather will remain in place heading into the weekend.
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