Burlington, VT – New England is under a broad regional weather alert as a series of Alberta Clippers may bring pop-up snowstorms every other day from Saturday, December 7, through Friday, December 13, according to meteorologists. The pattern may generate repeated travel impacts across Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a persistent northwest-flow pattern will guide multiple fast-moving disturbances from the Great Lakes into northern and southern New England. These systems—collectively called the “Clipper Express”—are known for bringing sudden bursts of snow, gusty winds, and sharp temperature drops.
The first disturbance is forecast to arrive Saturday night, with additional waves expected in roughly 48-hour intervals. Snow totals remain uncertain, but the NWS warns that even brief, localized accumulation could create hazardous travel from Portland and Burlington to Boston, Providence, and Hartford.
Forecasters say the track of each clipper will determine snowfall distribution. Northern New England—including the Green and White Mountains—may see enhanced totals due to elevation and terrain influences. Southern New England could experience quick bursts with potential for slippery roads during morning and evening commutes.
Impacts may extend from Interstate 95 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to the I-89 and I-93 corridors in Vermont and New Hampshire, with rapidly changing visibility possible throughout the week.
The NWS urges residents across the region to monitor daily updates as timing and intensity may shift with each approaching clipper through December 7–13.
