Winter Storm Warning Issued for Essex County, NY and Central Vermont

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of northern New York and central Vermont. The warning is officially in effect from 10:00 AM Friday, February 20, until 10:00 AM EST Saturday, February 21.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:

• New York: Western Essex and Eastern Essex counties.
• Vermont: Eastern Addison, Eastern Rutland, and Western Windsor counties.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 6 and 10 inches. Meteorologists indicate that the snow will be wet initially, with snowfall rates likely exceeding 1 inch per hour during the Friday evening period. As the storm continues Friday night into Saturday, the snow is expected to trend lighter and become increasingly dry.

Specific hazards include:

• Travel Impacts: Travel is expected to be very difficult, with hazardous conditions specifically impacting the Friday evening commute.
• Power Outages: The weight of the wet snow may lead to isolated power outages.

Timeline

• Warning Starts: Friday, February 20 at 10:00 AM EST.
• Peak Conditions: Friday evening (highest snowfall rates).
• Warning Ends: Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 AM EST.

What You Should Do

If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should monitor the latest road conditions by visiting https://newengland511.org for Vermont or https://511ny.org for New York.