Burlington, Vermont – Dangerous cold is expected to return this weekend, bringing life-threatening wind chills to northern Vermont and northern New York, including areas along Interstate 89 and nearby roadways.
According to a Saturday afternoon update from the National Weather Service Burlington, wind chills are expected to drop as low as 20 to 35 degrees below zero, especially from Saturday night into Sunday morning. The cold follows a brief midweek warmup and will impact much of the Champlain Valley, Northeast Kingdom, and Adirondack region.
Minimum wind chill forecasts show widespread subzero conditions across cities including Burlington, Plattsburgh, Montpelier, St. Albans, Malone, and Saranac Lake. Several locations may experience prolonged periods below -25°F, with the coldest readings occurring overnight and during early morning hours.
These conditions significantly increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia, particularly for individuals without adequate shelter, outdoor workers, and those traveling along exposed roadways such as I-89, I-87, US-2, and Route 7. Frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes under extreme wind chill conditions.
Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in multiple insulating layers, and ensure vehicles are winter-ready before travel. Checking on elderly neighbors and bringing pets indoors is also strongly recommended.
Commuters, students, and young workers traveling early Sunday should prepare for extreme cold exposure at bus stops, parking areas, and campuses.
The National Weather Service advises residents to continue monitoring updated forecasts and any potential cold weather advisories as the weekend approaches.
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