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Significant snow expected in Vermont

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The state of Vermont is once again in the crosshairs of a significant winter storm with more than 18-inches of snow possible for areas of the state.
The National Wather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from March 12, 08:00 AM EDT until March 13, 08:00 PM EDT for most of the state due to that snow - and the possibility of some mixed precipitation. Total accumulations expected in northern Vermont of 12-18 inches, with less so and mixed with rain in the southern part of the state. Heaviest snow expected during the day Wednesday.
As with all storms, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security reminds the public to keep a few things in mind:

  • Be a good neighbor - Check in on elderly or other neighbors who may need assistance.
  • Don't overdo it - When clearing snow take frequent breaks. Shoveling is strenuous work and can lead to a number of health problems ranging from a back injury to cardiac issues.
  • Check heating vents - Snow can cover vents - particularly those that are low to the ground. Blocked vents can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO) to enter the home. CO is colorless and odorless and can cause injury or death. All homeowners are advised to have working carbon monoxide detectors in the home and to get out and call for help if it sounds. Symptoms of CO poisoning include lethargy and nausea. If you use a generator, use it outside away from the house.
  • Check forecast and conditions before heading out - If you have to head out, drive appropriately for conditions. Slow down and leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow for extra braking distance. Clear all snow from your car so your visibility is not impeded and you don't present a hazard to other drivers.
  • Make sure all exits are clear of snow - Particularly in public buildings, it is important all egresses are clear in case they are needed in emergency.

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VT DEMHS and other state agencies are in contact with each other, the National Weather Service, utilities, and local communities in preparation for the approaching weather. Communities that my need assistance can contact DEMHS.
Updates on roads, weather conditions, or other issues can be found on the following sites:
VT DEMHS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
VT DEMHS on Twitter: @vemvt ... https://twitter.com/vemvt
Vermont 511 on Twitter: @511vt ... https://twitter.com/511VT
VTrans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/VTrans/143848835653728
Vermont State Police on Twitter: @VTStatePolice ... https://twitter.com/VTStatePolice
Vermont State Police on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice
NWS Burlington: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Burlington.gov on Facebook or @NWSBurlington on Twitter
NWS Albany: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Albany.gov on Facebook or @NWSAlbany on Twitter
Weather and other resources:
National Weather Service Albany (Forecast office for Bennington and Windham counties): http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/aly/
National Weather Service Burlington (Rest of Vermont): http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/btv/
Road conditions: www.511vt.com
Burlington VT
7 Day Forecast
Burlington, VT
NWS Weather Forecast Office

  • Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
  • Tonight A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
  • Wednesday Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
  • Wednesday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
  • Thursday Snow. High near 18. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
  • Thursday Night Snow showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 2. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
  • Friday Night A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph.
  • Saturday A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Saturday Night A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
  • Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
  • Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
  • Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Brattleboro VT
7 Day Forecast

  • Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 9 mph.
  • Tonight A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
  • Wednesday Snow and freezing rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 35. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
  • Wednesday Night Rain, snow, and sleet, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 15. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
  • Thursday Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
  • Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
  • Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
  • Friday Night A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Saturday A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
  • Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
  • Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
  • Monday A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Source: Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. National Weather Service. 3.11.2014