Wind Advisory issued December 17 at 3:00AM EST until December 17 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In New York, Eastern Clinton, Franklin, Western Clinton, and Western Essex Counties. In Vermont, Orleans, Grand Isle, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph, locally to 47 at Malone, New York and Westfield, Vermont have been observed. A lull in stronger gusts will continue through dawn before southwest winds increase again, particularly in
Flood Warning issued December 12 at 3:58AM EST until December 12 at 7:15AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Vermont, including the following counties, Caledonia and Essex. * WHEN...Until 715 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 354 AM EST, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - At 3:00 am, the stage on the East Branch of the Passumpsic River in East Haven, VT was 7.21 feet and appeared to be cresting. Minor
Flood Warning issued December 12 at 2:01AM EST until December 12 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southern Vermont, including the following counties, Rutland and Windsor. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 154 AM EST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain and snowmelt due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. At 150 AM the stage on the Ottauquechee River at West Bridgewater was 6.30 feet.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 12 at 3:36AM EST until December 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southeastern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin, and Southwestern St. Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow expected in parts of northern New York. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact parts of southern St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties for the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the Burlington Electric Department for recovery work for damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place July 2023. The $1,854,636 award represents 90 percent of the estimated total cost of repair projects, with the company responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Burlington Electric Department’s acceptance of the funding is subject to review and approval by the Burlington City Council. Of the total award, a grant of $1,668,461 is for permanent repair
Flood Watch issued December 11 at 3:21AM EST until December 12 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Both river and flash flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Essex County in New York and all of Vermont except for Grand Isle County. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong storm system will bring
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 11 at 3:13AM EST until December 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southeastern St. Lawrence County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall amounts will be near and along State Route 3. Snowfall rates will be heaviest between 7 AM and
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 10 at 3:57AM EST until December 10 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Snow and freezing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations 1 inch or less and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, have likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steadier snow has tapered off, but light freezing drizzle and snow showers continue across the advisory area.
Flood Watch issued December 10 at 3:32AM EST until December 12 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Both river and flash flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Essex County in New York and all of Vermont except for Grand Isle County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong storm system will bring periods of moderate to heavy
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 9 at 2:49AM EST until December 10 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Ice accumulations of a light glaze to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and parts of central, eastern, and northern Vermont, including the Northeast Kingdom. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will quickly overspread the area between 3 PM and 7 PM this evening, resulting in a hazardous evening commute with snow covered and slippery roads, along with areas