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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Burlington, VT

March 14, 20174 counties in New York; 5 counties in Vermont

NWS Burlington, VT issued this blizzard warning at Mar 14, 2017, 3:47 AM EDT for 4 counties in New York; 5 counties in Vermont. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2017, 3:47 AM EDT (07:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2017, 7:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2017, 3:25 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Burlington, VT

Counties Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Franklin County, NY, St. Lawrence County, NY, Addison County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Rutland County, VT

The radar

The Burlington radar (KCXX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 7:30 AM EDTSNOW 12 Ene Middletown Spring, VT24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 11 Sse West Rutland, VT24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 8:15 AM EDTSNOW 1.11 N West Rutland, VT24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 11:44 AM EDTSNOW 1.51 Ne South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 12:00 PM EDTSNOW 4Pittsford, VT
Mar 14, 12:45 PM EDTSNOW 21 Ne South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 12:45 PM EDTSNOW 42 S Danby Four Corners, VT
Mar 14, 1:23 PM EDTSNOW 7Castleton, VT
Mar 14, 1:30 PM EDTSNOW 2.2Essex Center, VT
Mar 14, 1:33 PM EDTSNOW 7Mt. Holly, VT
Mar 14, 1:45 PM EDTSNOW 1.8St. Albans, VT
Mar 14, 1:48 PM EDTSNOW 2.91 Ne South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 1:49 PM EDTSNOW 7Castleton, VT
Mar 14, 2:00 PM EDTSNOW 2.41 N Malletts Bay, VT
Mar 14, 2:30 PM EDTSNOW 3.41 E Nashville, VT
Mar 14, 2:30 PM EDTSNOW 9Rutland, VT
Mar 14, 2:33 PM EDTSNOW 92 Nnw Rutland, VT
Mar 14, 2:37 PM EDTSNOW 4.5Bristol, VT
Mar 14, 2:38 PM EDTSNOW 4.31 Ne South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 4:15 PM EDTSNOW 71 N Winooski, VT
Mar 14, 4:15 PM EDTSNOW 9Middlebury, VT
Mar 14, 4:15 PM EDTSNOW 102 Nw Westford, VT
Mar 14, 4:30 PM EDTSNOW 10.5Williston, VT
Mar 14, 4:52 PM EDTSNOW 132 Nw Westford, VT3 INCHES LAST HOUR
Mar 14, 4:55 PM EDTSNOW 9.52 Se South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 4:55 PM EDTSNOW 12.31 Ne South Burlington, VT5 INCHES IN PAST HOUR/8 INCHES IN PAST 2 HOURS
Mar 14, 4:58 PM EDTSNOW 11Fairfax, VTTV MET
Mar 14, 5:04 PM EDTSNOW 10.41 E Nashville, VT
Mar 14, 5:05 PM EDTSNOW 9Danby, VT
Mar 14, 5:05 PM EDTSNOW 10St. Albans, VT5 INCHES IN PAST HOUR
Mar 14, 5:10 PM EDTSNOW 10.5South Burlington, VTRETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE
Mar 14, 5:12 PM EDTSNOW 81 N Malletts Bay, VT
Mar 14, 5:12 PM EDTSNOW 12.51 Sw Milton, VT
Mar 14, 5:13 PM EDTSNOW 9Essex Center, VT
Mar 14, 5:13 PM EDTSNOW 9.4Salisbury, VT
Mar 14, 5:14 PM EDTSNOW 182 Ne Keene Valley, NY
Mar 14, 5:27 PM EDTSNOW 10.91 S Essex Center, VT
Mar 14, 5:31 PM EDTSNOW 13Wilmington, NY
Mar 14, 5:40 PM EDTSNOW 17Lake Placid, NY5 INCHES IN PAST HOUR
Mar 14, 5:43 PM EDTSNOW 8.5Mendon, VT
Mar 14, 5:43 PM EDTSNOW 122 Sw St. Albans, VT
Mar 14, 5:44 PM EDTSNOW 142 Sw Milton, VT
Mar 14, 5:48 PM EDTSNOW 12St. Albans, VT
Mar 14, 5:51 PM EDTSNOW 111 S Essex Junction, VT
Mar 14, 6:00 PM EDTSNOW 13Essex Junction, VT
Mar 14, 6:05 PM EDTSNOW 111 Nw Richford, VT
Mar 14, 6:07 PM EDTSNOW 112 Se South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 6:09 PM EDTSNOW 17Franklin, VT
Mar 14, 6:09 PM EDTSNOW 18Gabriels, NY
Mar 14, 6:12 PM EDTSNOW 10West Chazy, NY
Mar 14, 6:19 PM EDTSNOW 23.5Lake Placid, NYANOTHER REPORT OF 21.5 INCHES
Mar 14, 6:24 PM EDTSNOW 152 Nw Westford, VT
Mar 14, 6:35 PM EDTSNOW 10Hydeville, VT
Mar 14, 6:43 PM EDTSNOW 162 Nne Plattsburgh, NY
Mar 14, 6:45 PM EDTSNOW 12.5Port Henry, NY
Mar 14, 6:50 PM EDTSNOW 26Saranac Lake, NY
Mar 14, 6:56 PM EDTSNOW 12.51 S Essex Junction, VT
Mar 14, 6:59 PM EDTSNOW 14.41 Ne South Burlington, VT
Mar 14, 7:00 PM EDTSNOW 13Pawlet, VT
Mar 14, 7:01 PM EDTSNOW 13Dannemora, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 192 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 126 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2272 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
94 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

290 
WWUS41 KBTV 140747
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
347 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-141600-
/O.UPG.KBTV.WS.W.0003.170314T1100Z-170316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.170314T1100Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
347 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Blizzard
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT
Wednesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* Hazard Types...Heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and 
  strong gusty winds.

* Accumulations...12 to 20 inches of snow.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack
  Mountains of northern New York...and the Champlain Valley.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...Up to 2 inches per hour, mainly this 
  afternoon through evening.

* Timing...Snow will develop this morning, becoming heavy at times
  late this afternoon through midnight. Blizzard conditions with 
  strong gusty winds and whiteout conditions will develop late 
  this afternoon and continue into the overnight hours 
  tonight...with areas of snow and blowing snow continuing on 
  Wednesday.

* Impacts...Travel is not recommended due to blizzard conditions this
  afternoon into Wednesday morning. Isolated power outages are 
  possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Temperatures...Today highs in the lower 20s. Tonight lows 5 to 
  15.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or
go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-012-016>019-141600-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.170314T1100Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
347 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, from 7 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy Snow.

* Locations...All of Vermont east of the Champlain Valley and the
  western Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.

* Accumulations...18 to 26 inches of snow, with higher amounts 
  possible across the higher terrain.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through evening.

* Timing...Snow will develop this morning, becoming heavy at times
  this afternoon into Wednesday. Gusty winds will produce
  considerable blowing and drifting snow this afternoon into early
  Wednesday morning. 

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow.
  Creating near whiteout conditions at times. Unnecessary travel
  is strongly discouraged this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures...Today highs in the lower 20s. Tonight lows 8 to 
  13.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

KGM/BT
5 follow-up statements
539 
WWUS41 KBTV 141429
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1029 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
1029 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Blizzard
Warning, until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and 
  strong gusty winds.

* Accumulations...14 to 24 inches of snow.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack 
  Mountains of northern New York...and the Champlain Valley.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through evening.

* Timing...Snow...heavy at times...will continue through midnight.
  Blizzard conditions with strong gusty winds and whiteout
  conditions will develop as the afternoon progresses and continue
  into the overnight hours tonight...with areas of snow and 
  blowing snow continuing on Wednesday.

* Impacts...Travel is not recommended due to blizzard conditions 
  this afternoon into Wednesday morning. Isolated power outages 
  are possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows 11 to 15.

* Visibilities...One eighth-mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-012-016>019-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
1029 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy Snow.

* Locations...All of Vermont east of the Champlain Valley and 
  the western Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.

* Accumulations...18 to 24 inches of snow.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through evening.

* Timing...Snow, heavy at times, will continue this afternoon and
  tonight. Gusty winds will produce considerable blowing and 
  drifting snow this afternoon into early Wednesday morning.

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow 
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow. 
  Creating near whiteout conditions at times. Unnecessary travel 
  is strongly discouraged this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows around 10 above.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

BANACOS
449 
WWUS41 KBTV 141753
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
153 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
153 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Blizzard
Warning, until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and 
  strong gusty winds.

* Accumulations...14 to 24 inches of snow...except 10 to 14 inches
  in the St. Lawrence Valley of New York. 

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack 
  Mountains of northern New York...and the Champlain Valley.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through this evening.

* Timing...Snow...heavy at times...will continue through 
  midnight. Blizzard conditions with strong gusty winds and 
  whiteout conditions will develop as the afternoon progresses 
  and continue into the overnight hours tonight...with areas of 
  snow and blowing snow continuing on Wednesday.

* Impacts...Travel is not recommended due to blizzard conditions 
  this afternoon into Wednesday morning. Isolated power outages 
  are possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows 11 to 15.

* Visibilities...One eighth-mile or less at times...especially
  this afternoon and evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-012-016>019-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
153 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy Snow.

* Locations...All of Vermont east of the Champlain Valley and 
  the western Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.

* Accumulations...18 to 24 inches of snow.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through this evening.

* Timing...Snow, heavy at times, will continue this afternoon 
  and tonight. Gusty winds will produce considerable blowing and 
  drifting snow this afternoon into early Wednesday morning.

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow 
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow. 
  Creating near whiteout conditions at times. Unnecessary travel 
  is strongly discouraged this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows around 10 above.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$
757 
WWUS41 KBTV 141822
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
222 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
222 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Blizzard
Warning, until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and 
  strong gusty winds.

* Accumulations...14 to 24 inches of snow...except 10 to 14 
  inches in the St. Lawrence Valley of New York.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack 
  Mountains of northern New York...and the Champlain Valley.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through this evening.

* Timing...Snow...heavy at times...will continue through 
  midnight. Blizzard conditions with strong gusty winds and 
  whiteout conditions will develop as the afternoon progresses 
  and continue into the overnight hours tonight...with areas of 
  snow and blowing snow continuing on Wednesday.

* Impacts...Travel is not recommended due to blizzard conditions 
  this afternoon into Wednesday morning. Isolated power outages 
  are possible.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows 11 to 15.

* Visibilities...One eighth-mile or less at times...especially 
  this afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-012-016>019-150400-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
222 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy Snow.

* Locations...All of Vermont east of the Champlain Valley and 
  the western Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.

* Accumulations...18 to 24 inches of snow.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...greater than 2 inches per hour, mainly 
  this afternoon through this evening.

* Timing...Snow, heavy at times, will continue this afternoon 
  and tonight. Gusty winds will produce considerable blowing and 
  drifting snow this afternoon into early Wednesday morning.

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow 
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow. 
  Creating near whiteout conditions at times. Unnecessary travel 
  is strongly discouraged this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower 20s. Lows around 10 above.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

BANACOS
545 
WWUS41 KBTV 150242
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1042 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-150900-
/O.CON.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
1042 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Blizzard
Warning, until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Heavy snow...blowing and drifting snow...and
  strong gusty winds.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack
  Mountains of northern New York...and the entire Champlain 
  Valley.

* Accumulations...14 to 24 inches in the St Lawrence Valley and 18
  to 36 inches across the eastern Adirondacks and the Champlain
  Valley. The highest totals are expected in the eastern
  Adirondacks and Champlain Valley of New York.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...1 to 2 inches per hour, mainly through 2
  am.

* Timing...Snow...heavy at times...will continue through midnight
  before slowly abating overnight. Blizzard conditions with strong
  gusty winds and occasional whiteout conditions will continue
  into the overnight hours...with areas of light snow and blowing
  snow continuing on Wednesday.

* Impacts...Travel is not recommended due to blizzard conditions
  into Wednesday morning. Isolated power outages are possible.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Temperatures...Lows 9 to 17. Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

* Visibilities...Below one quarter mile at times in snow and
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-012-016>019-150900-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange-Windsor-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
1042 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for heavy snow, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* Hazard Types...Moderate to heavy Snow.

* Locations...All of Vermont east of the Champlain Valley and 
  the western Adirondack Mountains of northern New York.

* Accumulations...15 to 25 inches of snow with localized totals to
  30 inches in the western Adirondacks.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...Up to 1 inch per hour, mainly through 2
  am.

* Timing...Snow, heavy at times, will continue through 2 am before
  slowly abating overnight. Gusty winds will produce considerable
  blowing and drifting snow into Wednesday.

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow
  which will create near whiteout conditions at times. Unnecessary
  travel is strongly discouraged overnight.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures...Lows 10 to 14. Highs in the lower 20s.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

JMG
702 
WWUS41 KBTV 150725
WSWBTV

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

NYZ026>028-031-034-035-087-VTZ001-002-005-009-011-152100-
/O.CAN.KBTV.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBTV.WW.Y.0007.170315T0725Z-170316T0000Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-
Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, 
Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, 
Gouverneur, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Burlington, 
Middlebury, Vergennes, and Rutland
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect 
until 8 PM EDT this evening. The Blizzard Warning has been 
cancelled.

* Hazard Types...Snow and blowing snow.

* Locations...The Saint Lawrence Valley and eastern Adirondack
  Mountains of northern New York...and the entire Champlain 
  Valley.

* Accumulations...Additional snowfall of 2 to 5 inches for the
  eastern Champlain Valley and Saint Lawrence Valley with 1 to 3
  inches for the western Champlain Valley and eastern Adirondacks.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...Up to 1 inch per hour, mainly early 
  this morning.

* Timing...Occasional snow with areas of blowing and drifting snow
  this morning will taper off to scattered snow showers this 
  afternoon.

* Impacts....An extremely difficult morning commute is anticipated
  with snow covered and slippery roads...along with poor
  visibilities. Travel is strongly not recommended this morning.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower to mid 20s today.

* Visibilities...Below one mile at times in snow and blowing 
  snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow means that 
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and 
blowing snow. 

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or
go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$

VTZ010-012-152100-
/O.CAN.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBTV.WW.Y.0007.170315T0725Z-170316T0000Z/
Orange-Windsor-
Including the cities of Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, 
and White River Junction
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect 
until 8 PM EDT this evening. The Winter Storm Warning has been 
cancelled.

* Hazard Types...Snow and blowing snow.

* Locations...Windsor and Orange counties.

* Accumulations...Additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches.

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...Up to a half inch per hour, mainly  
  early this morning.

* Timing...Occasional light snow this morning will taper off to
  scattered snow showers and flurries this afternoon. 

* Impacts...Difficult driving conditions are expected during the
  morning commute from the combination of snow and blowing
  snow...producing poor visibilities. Travel is strongly not
  recommended this morning.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the lower to mid 20s today.

* Visibilities...Below one mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow means that 
visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and 
blowing snow. 

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, 
or go to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this 
weather situation.

&&

$$

NYZ029-030-VTZ003-004-006>008-016>019-152100-
/O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170316T0000Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Orleans-Essex-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-
Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, 
Newport, Island Pond, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, 
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, 
East Wallingford, and Killington
325 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Burlington continues the Winter
Storm Warning for moderate snow, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Hazard Types...Moderate snow.

* Locations...Western slopes of central and northern
  Vermont...Northeast Kingdom...and western Adirondacks in
  northern New York

* Accumulations...Additional snowfall of 4 to 8 inches with
  localized higher amounts along the Western Slopes. 

* Maximum Snowfall Rate...Up to 1 inch per hour through early this
  afternoon.

* Timing...Snow will continue through early this afternoon, before
  slowly tapering off to scattered snow showers by this evening.
  Gusty winds will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow
  today.

* Impacts...Hazardous winter driving conditions due to snow
  covered roads, low visibility, and blowing and drifting snow
  which will continue during the morning commute. Travel is
  strongly not recommended this morning.

* Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures...Highs in the upper teens to lower 20s today.

* Visibilities...One half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food,
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local media, or go
to www.weather.gov/Burlington for further updates on this weather
situation.

&&

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.