Vermont – Soft snow thickens through the Champlain Valley this morning as Burlington wakes under a gray, heavy December sky. Windshields ice over, and flakes cling to power lines while snowplows carve fresh paths along I-89 and Route 7. The city’s first significant early-season snowfall is here — and it’s sticking fast.
The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 a.m. Wednesday, warning of 3 to 7 inches of accumulation across northwest and central Vermont, with higher totals toward the New York border. Snow intensifies by midday before tapering overnight.
Travelers should expect slippery conditions through the morning and evening commutes. Visibility may drop quickly in heavier bursts, and bridges and secondary roads will ice first as temperatures stay in the mid-20s to low 30s °F. Winds from the north near 10 mph will make it feel colder, with wind chills in the teens.
By Wednesday, skies clear and sunshine returns briefly with highs near 32°F, offering a calm midweek break. But the reprieve won’t last — another Arctic front Thursday brings snow showers and gusty northwest winds, sending temperatures tumbling again toward the weekend.
Residents should allow extra travel time, clear sidewalks early, and watch for refreeze as wet surfaces glaze after sunset.
Winter’s grip has arrived in Vermont — crisp, quiet, and already reminding drivers that December demands respect.
How are road conditions where you are? Drop your snow totals from around the Burlington area.
