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New York-Vermont Snow Alert: 4+ Inches Possible by Friday, November 13
Burlington, VT – A developing winter weather system could bring more than 4 inches of heavy, wet snow to parts of Vermont and northern New York beginning Thursday evening, November 12, raising concern
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-11T12:02:56.412Z
Burlington, VT – A developing winter weather system could bring more than 4 inches of heavy, wet snow to parts of Vermont and northern New York beginning Thursday evening, November 12, raising concerns about hazardous travel, falling tree limbs and isolated power outages through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, the heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday evening into Friday morning, with the greatest impacts anticipated in higher elevations above 1,200 feet.
Snowfall Chances Reach 75% in Some Mountain Communities
Forecasters indicate a 50% to 75% probability of receiving at least 4 inches of snow across portions of the northern Adirondacks and the central and southern Green Mountains between Thursday evening and Friday evening.
The Lake Placid, New York, area faces approximately a 65% probability of reaching that threshold, while parts of Vermont's higher terrain could also experience significant accumulation.
Snowfall amounts will depend heavily on elevation, with valley communities expected to experience considerably fewer impacts.
Thursday Night and Friday Commutes Could Be Dangerous
The National Weather Service warns that hazardous driving conditions could develop Thursday evening and continue through Friday morning, particularly along mountain roads and elevated routes.
Heavy, wet snow may accumulate on tree branches, increasing the potential for weighted limbs and isolated power outages in higher elevations.
Travelers crossing mountain passes or commuting through the Green Mountains and Adirondacks should prepare for changing road conditions and reduced traction.
While widespread disruptions are not currently expected in lower valleys, conditions could deteriorate quickly at higher elevations as snowfall intensifies.
Forecasters also indicated that winter weather advisories or other winter weather alerts may become necessary as the system approaches.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts and check road conditions before traveling Thursday night or Friday morning.
Additional winter weather information is available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/btv/winter.