Montpelier, VT – A powerful winter storm is set to impact northern Vermont and parts of upstate New York through the weekend, bringing significant snowfall and hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 p.m. Sunday for areas including Montpelier, St. Johnsbury, Derby, and Western Clinton County, NY. Forecasters expect 5 to 9 inches of snow, with ice accumulations up to a quarter inch, especially Saturday into Sunday.
The storm is expected to begin with heavy snowfall late Friday night, transitioning into a wintry mix on Saturday. Icy conditions will worsen by Sunday morning, with the potential for isolated to scattered power outages due to ice-covered lines and snow-laden trees.
Travel across impacted regions—particularly along I-89, U.S. Route 2, and Route 100 corridors—will be hazardous through the weekend. Motorists are urged to delay non-essential travel and prepare emergency kits, including food, water, and flashlights.
For updated road conditions, Vermont residents can visit newengland511.org, while travelers in New York can check 511ny.org.
Residents should stay alert to local updates as this system evolves through Sunday evening.
