Winter Storm Warning Issued for Essex County, NY and Central Vermont
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of New York and Vermont, forecasting 6 to 10 inches of snow and difficult travel conditions through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern New York and Central Vermont
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Burlington VT
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern New York 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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