A significant winter storm is unfolding across Vermont today, with moderate to heavy snow leading to hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, snow began early this morning and will intensify late morning through evening, especially across central and southern Vermont, where snowfall rates could reach 1 inch per hour at times. The heaviest accumulation is expected between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., before tapering off early Wednesday morning.
Forecast totals call for 4 to 8 inches of snow in many locations, with locally higher amounts in the Green Mountains and southern valleys. Northern Vermont will see somewhat lighter accumulations but still enough to create slippery conditions for both the morning and evening commutes.
Drivers should anticipate snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and slick intersections, particularly along I-89, Route 7, and Route 9. The NWS urges motorists to slow down, use caution, and allow extra time to reach destinations.
Even after the snow ends, temperatures will remain below freezing, meaning icy spots could persist overnight into Wednesday morning. Gusty winds may also cause blowing and drifting snow in open areas, further reducing visibility.
Air travelers should monitor flight statuses, as regional delays are possible at Burlington International Airport and nearby terminals in Albany and Manchester.
This early-season storm marks one of the first widespread snow events of December, setting the stage for continued cold and unsettled weather across New England heading into midweek.
If you must travel today, bundle up, keep an emergency kit in your car, and drive cautiously — winter has arrived in full force across the Green Mountain State.
