Burlington, VT – The wind whips across Lake Champlain this morning, tugging at flags and rattling signs as gusts top 45 MPH. The air feels raw — that sharp, early-winter bite that signals bigger changes on the way. Meteorologists say this is just the opening act for what could be a midweek snow event across northern Vermont and northern New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM Sunday, covering Grand Isle, Franklin, and Chittenden Counties. The strongest winds are expected along the Adirondack slopes and the Lake Champlain shoreline, where unsecured objects may blow around and power outages are possible.
After winds calm Monday, a low-pressure system will approach from the Great Lakes, spreading snow across the region Tuesday into Wednesday. Early models suggest accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with the heaviest bands favoring higher elevations east of the Champlain Valley. Travel Tuesday morning could be slippery and slow, especially during the early commute on I-89 and Route 7.
Temperatures will hover near 31°F Tuesday, keeping roads icy as precipitation transitions between snow and mix. Forecasters caution that even minor accumulations could cause patchy black ice during the first true cold snap of December.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 31°F.
- Tuesday: Snow likely, high 31°F, 2–6″ possible.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 34°F.
- Thursday: Breezy, chance of snow, high 34°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, cold, high 23°F.
