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Adirondacks, Vermont Snow Advisory: Up to 5 Inches by Friday Nov 13
Burlington, VT – A developing winter weather system is expected to bring accumulating wet snow to parts of northern New York and Vermont Thursday, November 12, with up to 5 inches possible in higher e
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-12T08:53:56.826Z
Burlington, VT – A developing winter weather system is expected to bring accumulating wet snow to parts of northern New York and Vermont Thursday, November 12, with up to 5 inches possible in higher elevations and increasingly slippery roads expected overnight into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday, November 13, for western Essex County in New York and eastern Addison and eastern Rutland counties in Vermont.
Forecasters expect 2 to 5 inches of wet snow, primarily at elevations above 1,200 feet.
Communities included in the advisory area include Lake Placid and Newcomb in New York, along with Killington, East Wallingford, Bristol and Ripton in Vermont.
Snowfall impacts are expected to begin in higher elevations Thursday before becoming more widespread across the advisory areas after 7 p.m. as snow levels gradually drop.
Thursday evening and Friday morning commuters face the greatest travel concerns, particularly along mountain roads where wet snow could accumulate and create slippery driving conditions.
The National Weather Service warns that road conditions may deteriorate as temperatures fall and snow spreads into additional areas overnight.
Higher terrain across the Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains is expected to experience the most significant accumulations, while lower elevations may see less snow.
Motorists traveling through mountain communities, elevated roadways and rural routes should prepare for changing conditions during the evening and early morning hours.
Drivers are encouraged to reduce speeds, allow additional travel time and maintain greater following distances on snow covered roads.
The advisory is scheduled to expire at 10 a.m. Friday, although localized road conditions could remain hazardous until crews clear affected routes.
Residents and travelers can monitor updated road conditions through New England 511 for Vermont and 511NY for New York.