Burlington, VT – A dynamic winter storm is beginning to settle into northern New York and Vermont tonight, bringing a dangerous combination of ice, heavy snow, and gusty winds through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service Burlington office.
According to forecasters, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for portions of the Adirondacks and Vermont through Sunday morning. Freezing rain is expected to arrive first in northern New York this evening, then spread into Vermont overnight. Areas of the Northeast Kingdom may briefly begin as snow before transitioning into a wintry mix and eventually plain rain.
Snowfall totals will vary sharply based on elevation. Forecast models show 6 to 10 inches common across the northern Adirondacks, with over a foot possible in the highest terrain. Localized areas in the northern Greens could reach two feet of accumulation by Tuesday due to prolonged upslope snowfall. Lower elevations—including Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland—will see lighter totals ranging from a dusting to around an inch.
Ice accumulation forecasts show 0.05 to 0.12 inches of glazing across a broad stretch of northern New York and central to northern Vermont. Even light icing may create slick roadways late tonight into early Sunday, especially along secondary and untreated surfaces.
Winds will strengthen Sunday and Monday, especially in higher elevations, with gusts between 20 and 30 mph. Combined with falling temperatures, wind chills will dip into the single digits to mid-teens Sunday night and Monday night. Blowing snow will also impact visibility in mountain passes.
Forecasters caution that this system brings multiple hazards—ice, snow, and strong winds—that will evolve through early week. Travel could be hazardous, particularly in the Adirondacks, the northern Greens, and major routes including I-89, Route 7, and Route 2.
