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Flood Watch Continues for Northern New York and Most of Vermont until 2 PM Thursday

Additional river rises are expected with minor and localized ice jam flooding possible late tonight into Thursday. Also, minor open water flooding is forecasted on the Ausable River and Otter Creek, with Action Stage possible on the Lamoille, Winooski and Missisquoi Rivers on Thursday. The threat for flooding ends by Thursday night. Read More >

Rainfall is expected to move into the region as temperatures dip below freezing this morning which will lead to a period of light freezing rain. Ice accumulation between a glaze and a tenth of an inch will be possible, with locally up to two tenths near Massena. Temperatures will increase above freezing this afternoon with more steady, heavy rainfall.
Warm temperatures through Thursday with precipitation today into Thursday, could produce ice jam and open water flooding through Thursday. If you observe flooding, report to local officials and do not approach the ice. Ice jams can shift very suddenly.
Meteorological spring has begun (March 1st) which means the weather trends for March and April will be warmer temperatures, more rainfall, more erratic weather patterns and a higher sun angle. ALL of these conditions lead to melting and deteriorating ice conditions across ALL bodies of water. PLEASE be extra vigilant, cautious before going onto any ice or avoid all together.