Burlington, VT – Snow will begin falling across northern New York and Vermont by 8 a.m. Sunday, creating slick roads and reduced visibility just as weekend travel ramps up. Light accumulation may be enough to impact untreated roads, especially along I-89, Route 7, and secondary routes through the Champlain Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a fast-moving system will bring scattered snow showers through early Monday morning, with totals ranging from a dusting to around 1.5 inches. The highest amounts are expected west of the Green Mountains, including Saranac Lake (1.3 inches), Old Forge (1.4 inches), and parts of the Adirondacks.
In Vermont, Burlington and Montpelier may see around 0.1 to 0.3 inches, while areas like Stowe and Chelsea could pick up closer to 0.4 inches. Snowfall will be uneven, with localized bursts briefly reducing visibility on roads like I-91 and Route 302. Temperatures will hover in the upper 30s to mid-40s during the day, limiting accumulation on paved surfaces but allowing slush to form during heavier bursts.
Drivers should slow down on bridges and overpasses, where surfaces cool faster and may ice first. Keep headlights on during snow showers and allow extra stopping distance. While widespread power outages are not expected, wet snow could weigh on tree limbs in higher elevations.
Snow tapers off by 8 a.m. Monday, but lingering slick spots may persist through the morning commute. Additional advisories could be issued if bands intensify overnight.
