Burlington, Vermont – Snow will begin spreading into southern Vermont by Wednesday afternoon, with up to 5 inches expected near the Massachusetts border, creating slick travel along I-89 and I-91 before the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, light to moderate snowfall is on track to develop Wednesday afternoon and continue through early Thursday morning. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecast across southern Vermont, with a sharp cutoff farther north. Northern Vermont, including Burlington, St. Albans and areas near the Canadian border, is expected to see little to no accumulation as the system struggles to push northward.
Communities including Rutland, Manchester, Springfield and Brattleboro sit in the higher snowfall zone. Interstate 91 from Brattleboro north toward White River Junction and US-7 through Rutland may experience snow-covered roads by late afternoon. Snow rates could briefly reduce visibility during the evening hours.
Temperatures will hover near freezing, allowing snow to accumulate efficiently on untreated surfaces. Bridges and overpasses are likely to become slick first. Motorists traveling along I-89 south of Montpelier should prepare for changing conditions as snowfall intensity increases toward sunset.
Residents in southern Vermont should allow extra travel time Wednesday afternoon and evening. The snow will taper off early Thursday morning, but icy spots could linger into the Thursday commute. Additional advisories may be issued if snowfall amounts trend higher.
