Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern New York and Orange County, 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. This alert indicates that heavy snow is likely, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• New York: Northern St. Lawrence, Eastern Clinton, Southern Franklin, and Western Clinton Counties.
• Vermont: Orange County.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest road conditions by visiting https://511ny.org for New York or https://newengland511.org for Vermont.

Expected Conditions

Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 5 and 9 inches. The snow will initially be wet, with snowfall rates likely exceeding 1 inch per hour during the Friday evening commute. As the storm progresses into Friday night and Saturday, the snow will trend lighter and become increasingly dry. Due to the weight of the heavy, wet snow, isolated power outages could occur.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10:00 AM EST Friday, February 20, until 10:00 AM EST Saturday, February 21. Hazardous conditions are expected to specifically impact the Friday evening commute.