Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >
WWUS41 KBTV 030704 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 304 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 NYZ026>028-030-031-034-035-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016>021-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0007.240403T1500Z-240405T1000Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Champlain, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, Killington, Bethel, Ludlow, Springfield, and White River Junction 304 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 15 inches, locally 18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph prior to heavy snow Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and northeast Vermont. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travel on mountain passes may be impossible at times due to localized blizzard and whiteout conditions, especially overnight tonight. The hazardous conditions is most likely to impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is likely to occur Wednesday night into Thursday. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times. During the afternoon hours, snow accumulations are more likely on grassy surfaces and elevated terrain than on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ NYZ029-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0014.240403T1500Z-240405T1000Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Western Chittenden-Western Addison- Western Rutland- Including the cities of South Colton, Star Lake, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Burlington, Shelburne, Middlebury, Vergennes, Fair Haven, and Rutland 304 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph prior to wintry precipitation Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Southeastern St. Lawrence County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is likely to occur Wednesday night into Thursday. In the afternoon, snow accumulations are more likely on grassy surfaces and elevated terrain than on roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter