Alert archive / Vermont / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Burlington, VT
NWS Burlington, VT issued this winter storm warning at Feb 6, 2018, 2:54 AM EST for 11 counties in Vermont; 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 7, 2018, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 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
- Feb 6, 2018, 2:54 AM EST (07:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 7, 2018, 8:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2018, 8:56 PM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Burlington, VT
Counties Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Franklin County, NY, St. Lawrence County, NY, Addison County, VT, Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Essex County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, Orange County, VT, Orleans County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Washington County, VT
The radar
The Burlington radar (KCXX), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:56 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 12:15 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Plattsburgh, NY | |
| Feb 7, 12:42 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Harrietstown, NY | |
| Feb 7, 12:57 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 2 Nne Plattsburgh, NY | |
| Feb 7, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | East Calais, VT | |
| Feb 7, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.3 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | Swanton, VT | |
| Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Burlington Intl Airport, VT | |
| Feb 7, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 2 Sse Pittsford, VT | |
| Feb 7, 2:20 PM EST | SNOW 5.4 | Plattsburgh, NY | |
| Feb 7, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Rutland, VT | |
| Feb 7, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Morrisonville, NY | |
| Feb 7, 2:46 PM EST | SNOW 4 | West Chazy, NY | |
| Feb 7, 2:50 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 2 Nnw Greensboro, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Thetford Center, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:15 PM EST | SNOW 5.3 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:25 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nne Underhill, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:26 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nnw Potsdam, NY | |
| Feb 7, 3:40 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Port Henry, NY | |
| Feb 7, 3:40 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Marshfield, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:45 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Ticonderoga, NY | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | SNOW 7 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | SNOW 7.3 | Swanton, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 E Nashville, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 N Lake Placid, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Tupper Lake, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Warren, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 7.3 | Morrisonville, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 5.8 | Island Pond, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:23 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Fairlee, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nnw Jericho, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:35 PM EST | SNOW 2.7 | Burlington Intl Airport, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:35 PM EST | SNOW 10 | Dannemora, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:39 PM EST | SNOW 3.2 | 1 Ene Essex Junction, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:39 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Rainbow Lake, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:40 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 2 Nw Burlington, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:45 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Wnw Worcester, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:45 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 W Pawlet, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:45 PM EST | SNOW 9 | 2 Nne St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:45 PM EST | SNOW 9 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 4:47 PM EST | SNOW 7.1 | Plattsburgh, NY | |
| Feb 7, 4:50 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Richmond, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Burlington Intl Airport, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 5.9 | 2 Nnw Greensboro, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Williamstown, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | St. Albans, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 8 | Orwell, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:05 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Castleton, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:08 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Nne Waterbury Center, VT | COMING DOWN AT 1.5 INCHES PER HOUR |
| Feb 7, 5:17 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Milton, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:27 PM EST | SNOW 4.6 | 2 Se South Burlington, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 W Berlin, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Tunbridge, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | West Rutland, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 8 | East Middlebury, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.1 | 2 Sse Pittsford, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 10 | North Hero, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:34 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Fairfax, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:45 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Winooski, VT | |
| Feb 7, 5:45 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Lyndon, VT |
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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 204 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1340 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 119 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
809 WWUS41 KBTV 060754 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 254 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>007-009-016-017-061600- /O.UPG.KBTV.WS.A.0002.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Western Addison-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Vergennes, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 254 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Vermont, northern and central Champlain Valley, and the northern Adirondacks. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. The heaviest snow will fall between noon and 7 PM Wednesday, with visibilities under one half mile possible during this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ VTZ008-010>012-018-019-061600- /O.UPG.KBTV.WS.A.0002.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 254 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...South central Vermont, including Rutland County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. The heaviest snow will fall between noon and 7 PM Wednesday, with visibilities under one half mile possible during this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ NYZ026-027-087-061600- /O.NEW.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.180207T1100Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 254 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
6 follow-up statements
384 WWUS41 KBTV 060815 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 315 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>007-009-016-017-062100- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Western Addison-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Vergennes, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 315 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Vermont, northern and central Champlain Valley, and the northern Adirondacks. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. The heaviest snow will fall between noon and 7 PM Wednesday, with visibilities under one half mile possible during this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ VTZ008-010>012-018-019-062100- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 315 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...South central Vermont, including Rutland County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. The heaviest snow will fall between noon and 7 PM Wednesday, with visibilities under one half mile possible during this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ NYZ026-027-087-062100- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.180207T1100Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 315 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
341 WWUS41 KBTV 062032 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 332 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>007-009-016-017-071000- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Western Addison-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Vergennes, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 332 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...The northern Adirondacks of New York, the entire Champlain Valley, and north central and northeast Vermont. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions on Wednesday, especially between Noon and 7 pm when accumulating snow will be most prevalent during this time. Snowfall rates of an inch an hour can be expected and this will result in visibilities under a mile to make travel even more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ VTZ008-010>012-018-019-071000- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 332 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are expected. * WHERE...Washington, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, and eastern Addison counties of Vermont. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions on Wednesday, especially between Noon and 7 pm when accumulating snow will be most prevalent during this time. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected and this will result in near zero visibilities to make travel even more difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ NYZ026-027-087-071000- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.180207T1100Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 332 PM EST Tue Feb 6 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially Wednesday afternoon and evening. Be prepared for reduced visibilities...under a mile at times...as snowfall rates of an inch per hour will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
595 WWUS41 KBTV 070756 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 256 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>007-009-016-017-072100- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Western Addison-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Vergennes, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 256 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...The northern Adirondacks of New York, the entire Champlain Valley, and north central and northeast Vermont. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions today, especially between Noon and 7 pm when accumulating snow will be the heaviest. Snowfall rates of an inch an hour can be expected during this time, resulting in visibilities reduced to under a half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ VTZ008-010>012-018-019-072100- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.180207T1300Z-180208T0600Z/ Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 256 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Washington, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, and eastern Addison counties of Vermont.. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions today, especially between Noon and 7 pm when accumulating snow will be the heaviest. Snowfall rates of an inch an hour can be expected during this time, resulting in visibilities reduced to under a half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ NYZ026-027-087-072100- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.180207T1100Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 256 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, especially this afternoon and evening. Be prepared for reduced visibilities...under a mile at times...as snowfall rates of an inch per hour will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
166 WWUS41 KBTV 072024 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>007-009-016-017-080400- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Western Addison-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Vergennes, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 324 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected through about midnight tonight. * WHERE...The northern Adirondacks of New York, the entire Champlain Valley, and much of north central and northeast Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute as there will be periods of moderate snow along with visibilities of a half mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ VTZ008-010>012-018-019-080400- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180208T0600Z/ Washington-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 324 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected through about midnight tonight. * WHERE...Washington, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, and eastern Addison counties of Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute as there will be periods of moderate snow along with visibilities of a half mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ NYZ026-027-087-080400- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 324 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected...especially through the evening commute. * WHERE...The Saint Lawrence Valley of New York. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute as there will be periods of moderate snow along with visibilities of a half mile or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
576 WWUS41 KBTV 080121 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 821 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>009-011-016>018-080230- /O.CAN.KBTV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180208T0600Z/ Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille- Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Western Rutland- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Including the cities of Plattsburgh, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Newport, Island Pond, Burlington, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Middlebury, Vergennes, Rutland, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton 821 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has come to an end across the warned area thus prompting the cancellation of the Winter Storm Warnings. $$ NYZ026-027-087-080230- /O.CAN.KBTV.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-180208T0400Z/ Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur 821 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has come to an end across the warned area thus prompting the cancellation of the Winter Weather Advisories. $$ VTZ010-012-019-080600- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180208T0600Z/ Orange-Windsor-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, East Wallingford, and Killington 821 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...Orange, Windsor and Eastern Rutland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter Deal
921 WWUS41 KBTV 080156 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 856 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 VTZ010-012-019-080300- /O.CAN.KBTV.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180208T0600Z/ Orange-Windsor-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Bradford, Randolph, Springfield, White River Junction, East Wallingford, and Killington 856 PM EST Wed Feb 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snow has come to an end across the North Country thus prompting the cancellation of the Winter Storm Warnings. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter Deal
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Burlington, VT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 6, 12:31 AM EST, 2 hours 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 6, 12:31 AM EST, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1231 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Surface high pressure will bring mostly clear skies for a brief
period through this evening. A weak upper level disturbance
will result in increasing cloudiness overnight, and scattered
snow showers, which will be most numerous across the
Adirondacks and the northern mountains of Vermont late tonight
into Tuesday. After a brief break, a stronger, more moisture
laden low pressure system will bring widespread plowable snow
during a 6 to 12 hour period Wednesday into Wednesday night.
Travel conditions could be particularly affected during the
evening commute time frame on Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 1228 AM EST Tuesday...Tweaked sky cover and temperatures a
bit for this update. Approaching cloud cover/WAA from the
southwest is a touch slower reaching Vermont, so have updated
sky grids to reflect this based on satellite trends. The
slightly slower approach of the cloud cover is allowing for a
couple of additional hours of radiational cooling east of the
Greens, so have lowered temperatures in this region for the next
couple of hours until the cloud cover moves in.
Prior discussion... Surface ridge axis extending from the Ohio
Valley newd into wrn NY will build ewd across the North Country
this evening. Mostly clear skies and NW winds are in place this
afternoon, but that will be short-lived as winds back W-SW
overnight and low-level moisture from the ern Great Lakes begins
to advect newd into nrn NY. Upslope conditions into the nrn
Adirondacks will enhance potential low cloud cover there
overnight. Meanwhile, weak clipper system across the upr MS
river valley will bring increase mid-upper level cloudiness
areawide during the overnight hrs. As a result, best radiational
cooling will be early tonight before onset of BKN- OVC
conditions especially after 04Z or so. Looking for lows in the
single digits to around 10F in the Champlain Valley before
temperatures level off during the pre-dawn period. In terms of
precipitation, should start to see some scattered snow shower
activity owing to increasing cyclonic flow and lake enhanced
moisture after 06Z across St. Lawrence and Franklin counties,
where localized snow accumulations of 1-2" are possible. Some
isold light snow showers are also possible ewd into the northern
Greens with a coating to an inch across the nrn summits. Very
low boundary layer dewpoints result in just a few flurries
possible across the Champlain Valley during the pre- dawn hours.
Weakly cyclonic mid-level flow remains in place into the day
Tuesday, and combined with weak surface based instability and
flow from Lake Ontario will continue to generate a few snow
showers, primarily across nrn NY and far n-central into nern VT.
Appears better mid-level moisture shifts to the east of the
region after 18Z or so, so indicated some diminishing PoPs
during the mid-late afternoon period. Could see an additional
1" or so across the northern Adirondacks and far n-central VT
during the first half of Tuesday. Winds shift S-SW Tuesday.
Despite variably cloud cover, should see temperatures moderate a
bit into the 24-29F range in most locations.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 233 PM EST Monday...Still expecting a widespread
accumulating snowfall with up to 1"/hr snowfall rates Noon-9PM
Wednesday. Heaviest accumulations expected across
central/s-central VT with combination of best low-level
WAA/frontogenesis, and excellent juxtaposition of strong UVV
with deep saturated dendrite growth layer per 12Z NAM soundings.
Snowfall amts expected to range from 6-10" for
central/s-central VT, and 5-8" for the Champlain Valley,
Adirondacks, and n-central VT. Have issued a Winter Storm Watch
13Z Wed thru 06Z Thu in the above mentioned areas. Appears the
St. Lawrence Valley is a bit more on the nwrn fridge as sfc low
tracks from NJ across srn New England Wednesday afternoon. Thus,
snow amounts will likely be slightly less (3-6") in the St.
Lawrence Valley (SLV). May eventually need a Winter Weather
Advisory in the SLV as we get closer to the event. With good
dendrite growth and temps generally in the mid-upr 20s, Snow-
to-liquid ratios generally expected 13:1-18:1. Thus, thinking
this event will mainly be associated with impacts to travel
owing to low visibility (<1/4SM at times) and snow covered
roadways. Shouldn't see any impacts to power/utilities with
relatively low snow density and wind speeds mainly around 10 mph
during the event. With a period of sely 925mb winds into the
srn Greens, may see some localized totals up to 12" in wrn
Windsor County/Ludlow, VT area with upslope enhancement. That
will be something to monitor as the event approaches.
System is quick moving with absence of a closed wave aloft,
thus the period of best accumulating snow likely 8-12hrs at
most. Open wave will also limit potential for
orographic/wraparound snow with snowfall tapering off rather
quickly during the pre- dawn hrs Thursday. Biggest impact
expected during the Wed Eve commute when snow rates appear
heaviest based on current expectations.
Colder air arrives by 12z Thurs with lows Wednesday night mainly
in the single digits to low-mid teens (coldest across nrn NY).
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 355 PM EST Monday...The long term starts out with a broad
trof over the conus with the short wave associated with the Wed
storm moving out of our region. The flow aloft will trend more
southwesterly and heights rise as a ridge builds off the
southeast us coast by the weekend.
On Thursday a northwest upslope flow make keep a snow shower or
flurry going in the mountains early, but things dry out pretty
fast. With cold advection not expecting temperatures to rise
much with highs in the teens to lower 20s.
On Friday high pressure moves off the mid-atlantic coast and
weak warm advection begins bringing more clouds and a chance of
snow showers ahead of a weak cold front moving down from the
north.
Weak high pressure is over the region Friday night into Saturday
so it should be mostly dry.
The next weather maker will move into the area Saturday night
into Sunday night. Models all agree some precipitation is headed
our way but differ on thermal profiles and low tracks so for now
have gone with a blend which shows mainly a rain or snow type
scenario. ECMWF shows a warm solution while GFS a more mixed
scenario.
By Monday drier and colder weather is forecast as high pressure
moves back into the area.
Have stayed close to a blend for both temps and pops...with highs
mid 20s to mid 30s and lows mid teens to lower 20s.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Through 06Z Wednesday...Current radar and obs show light snow
over slk/mss with ifr vis, while rest of our taf sites are
experiencing vfr conditions. The combination of weak short wave
energy and mid level moisture, along with favorable southwest
trajectory off lake ontario is helping to enhance moisture/snow
across our western taf sites. Expecting periods of ifr vis in
light snow thru 12z this morning at mss/slk, with vfr trending
toward mvfr at mpv by 09z...perhaps ifr by 12z in light snow.
Meanwhile...pbg/btv and rut remain mainly vfr with perhaps a
period of mvfr vis in light snow between 10z-14z this morning.
Winds generally southwest at 4 to 8 knots with a some higher
gusts possible btwn 15z-20z today.
Outlook...
Wednesday: Mainly MVFR and IFR, with areas VFR possible. Definite
SN.
Wednesday Night: Mainly MVFR and IFR, with areas VFR possible.
Likely SN, Slight chance SHSN.
Thursday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. NO SIG WX.
Thursday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Slight
chance SHSN.
Friday: Mainly MVFR, with areas VFR possible. Chance SHSN.
Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Chance SHSN.
Saturday: VFR. Chance SHSN.
&&
.BTV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VT...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late
Wednesday night for VTZ001>012-016>019.
NY...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late
Wednesday night for NYZ028>031-034-035.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Banacos
NEAR TERM...Banacos/RSD
SHORT TERM...Banacos
LONG TERM...Sisson
AVIATION...TaberHazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 2:20 PM EST, 12 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Burlington VT 220 PM EST Mon Feb 5 2018 NYZ028>031-034-035-VTZ001>012-016>019-061930- Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia- Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- 220 PM EST Mon Feb 5 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NYZ026-027-087-061930- Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southwestern St. Lawrence- 220 PM EST Mon Feb 5 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Light to moderate snowfall is expected Wednesday and Wednesday evening across the St. Lawrence Valley, possibly resulting in 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulation. Slow travel conditions are possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2:54 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BTV | Franklin, St. Lawrence | 41 hr |
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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.