Alert archive / Vermont / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Burlington, VT
NWS Burlington, VT issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2024, 3:12 PM EDT for Addison County, Chittenden County, Rutland County, Vermont. It took effect at Apr 3, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr. 36 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
- Apr 2, 2024, 3:12 PM EDT (19:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2024, 9:07 AM EDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Burlington, VT
Counties Addison County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Rutland County, VT
The radar
The Burlington radar (KCXX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 5:40 AM EDT | SNOW 2 | 2 Sse Pittsford, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.9 | 3 Ssw Williston, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 6:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | 1 W Shrewsbury, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 6:15 AM EDT | SNOW 3.1 | 1 N West Rutland, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 6:45 AM EDT | SNOW 3.4 | Bristol, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | N Middlebury, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.7 | 1 N Rutland, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.7 | 1 N Rutland, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.3 | 1 Wnw Orwell, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | 1 Ne South Lincoln, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 5.6 | 1 E Huntington, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 6 | Wsw Williston, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 6.4 | 5 Nne Underhill, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:00 AM EDT | SNOW 7.5 | 4 Nne Underhill, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:19 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | 2 Sw Milton, VT | |
| Apr 4, 7:19 AM EDT | SNOW 5.8 | 1 S Essex Center, VT | |
| Apr 4, 7:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3.1 | 1 Ene Shelburne, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:30 AM EDT | SNOW 3.6 | 2 Sw Hinesburg, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:30 AM EDT | SNOW 4.1 | 3 Ssw Wallingford, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:37 AM EDT | SNOW 5 | 1 N Colchester, VT | |
| Apr 4, 7:43 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | 1 Nnw Burlington, VT | |
| Apr 4, 7:48 AM EDT | SNOW 4 | N Winooski, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 7:50 AM EDT | SNOW 3.9 | 1 Ne South Burlington, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 2.3 | 1 Sse West Rutland, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 3.8 | 2 Se New Haven, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Ne Monkton, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | 4 Nw Burlington, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:04 AM EDT | SNOW 6 | Richmond, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:04 AM EDT | SNOW 10.8 | Underhill, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:23 AM EDT | SNOW 5.2 | 1 N Hinesburg, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:34 AM EDT | SNOW 9.6 | 2 Nw Westford, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:42 AM EDT | SNOW 5.2 | Hinesburg, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:42 AM EDT | SNOW 7.1 | 1 Ene Essex Junction, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:45 AM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Ne Monkton, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
| Apr 4, 8:45 AM EDT | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Sw Milton, VT | |
| Apr 4, 8:50 AM EDT | SNOW 5.8 | 3 Ssw South Burlington, VT | 24-hour snowfall. |
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 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 999 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
698 WWUS71 KBTV 021912 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 312 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 VTZ011-017>019-030900- /O.UPG.KBTV.HW.A.0004.240403T1800Z-240404T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBTV.HW.W.0004.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Rutland, Killington, Fair Haven, Richmond, Ripton, East Wallingford, Underhill, and Bristol 312 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, and Rutland Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely before wintry precipitation arrives Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016-020-030900- /O.NEW.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Ellenburg, Newport, Island Pond, Hardwick, Ludlow, Lake Placid, Johnson, Waitsfield, Montpelier, Tupper Lake, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Richford, Lunenburg, Bradford, Newcomb, Bethel, Randolph, South Colton, Enosburg Falls, Dannemora, Derby, Stowe, and St. Johnsbury 312 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely before wintry precipitation arrives Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Haynes
5 follow-up statements
330 WWUS71 KBTV 030658 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 258 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 VTZ011-017>019-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0004.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of East Wallingford, Richmond, Underhill, Fair Haven, Bristol, Ripton, Rutland, and Killington 258 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Rutland, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the strong wind gusts are likely before the wintry precipitation arrives this evening, localized blizzard and whiteout conditions could lead to treacherous travel overnight tonight especially across the higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016-020-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Randolph, Stowe, Ellenburg, Bethel, Enosburg Falls, Derby, Lunenburg, Hardwick, Ludlow, Newcomb, Tupper Lake, Waitsfield, Island Pond, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Newport, Johnson, St. Johnsbury, Dannemora, Richford, Bradford, South Colton, Montpelier, and Star Lake 258 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely before wintry precipitation arrives Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Chai
698 WWUS71 KBTV 031348 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 948 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 VTZ011-017>019-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0004.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of East Wallingford, Fair Haven, Killington, Richmond, Ripton, Bristol, Rutland, and Underhill 948 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Rutland, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the strong wind gusts are likely before the wintry precipitation arrives this evening, localized blizzard and whiteout conditions could lead to treacherous travel overnight tonight especially across the higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ VTZ005-009-032200- /O.EXA.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Chittenden-Western Addison- Including the cities of Vergennes, Burlington, Middlebury, and Shelburne 948 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Addison and Western Chittenden Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely before wintry precipitation arrives this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016-020-032200- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.240403T1400Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Lunenburg, Hardwick, Montpelier, Richford, South Colton, Star Lake, Newport, Johnson, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Randolph, Island Pond, Dannemora, Ludlow, Stowe, Derby, Waitsfield, Bethel, Tupper Lake, St. Johnsbury, Saranac Lake, Bradford, Enosburg Falls, and Ellenburg 948 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are likely before wintry precipitation arrives this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Haynes
559 WWUS71 KBTV 031923 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 323 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 VTZ011-017>019-040900- /O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Ripton, Bristol, Underhill, Richmond, East Wallingford, Rutland, Fair Haven, and Killington 323 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Rutland, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible tonight across the higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016-020-040900- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Tupper Lake, Ludlow, South Colton, Johnson, Newcomb, Waitsfield, Enosburg Falls, Lunenburg, Ellenburg, Derby, Newport, Dannemora, Stowe, Star Lake, Lake Placid, Bradford, Richford, Hardwick, Montpelier, Saranac Lake, Island Pond, Randolph, Bethel, and St. Johnsbury 323 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VTZ005-009-040900- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Chittenden-Western Addison- Including the cities of Burlington, Middlebury, Shelburne, and Vergennes 323 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Addison and Western Chittenden Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Haynes
483 WWUS71 KBTV 040721 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 321 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 VTZ011-017>019-041400- /O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Richmond, Fair Haven, Underhill, Ripton, Killington, Bristol, Rutland, and East Wallingford 321 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Rutland, and Western Rutland Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blizzard and whiteout conditions are possible across the higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-004-006>008-010-016-020-041400- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Dannemora, Ellenburg, Star Lake, Ludlow, Stowe, Bethel, Johnson, Derby, Newcomb, Waitsfield, Saranac Lake, St. Johnsbury, Lake Placid, Hardwick, Richford, Island Pond, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Tupper Lake, Lunenburg, Newport, Bradford, Montpelier, and South Colton 321 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VTZ005-009-041400- /O.CON.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Chittenden-Western Addison- Including the cities of Shelburne, Burlington, Vergennes, and Middlebury 321 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Addison and Western Chittenden Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Chai
441 WWUS71 KBTV 041307 NPWBTV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 907 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 VTZ011-017>019-041415- /O.CAN.KBTV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Western Rutland-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fair Haven, Rutland, East Wallingford, Bristol, Killington, Ripton, Underhill, and Richmond 907 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for wind gusts over 60 mph has ended. $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003>010-016-020-041415- /O.CAN.KBTV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240404T1400Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia- Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Eastern Franklin-Western Windsor- Including the cities of Enosburg Falls, Newcomb, Dannemora, Lunenburg, Randolph, Derby, Stowe, Saranac Lake, Island Pond, Richford, Bethel, South Colton, Newport, Hardwick, Waitsfield, Star Lake, Ellenburg, Shelburne, Tupper Lake, Montpelier, Middlebury, St. Johnsbury, Lake Placid, Bradford, Johnson, Ludlow, Burlington, and Vergennes 907 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for wind gusts up to 50 mph has ended. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Apr 2, 1:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 1:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Burlington VT
130 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Dry weather prevails today with breezy conditions developing in
the afternoon. Scattered valley rain and mountain snow showers
develop overnight tonight. A strong storm brings widespread
snow and mixed precipitation late Wednesday into Thursday. In
addition, strong to damaging winds will develop along the
favored downslope areas of the Green Mountains Wednesday
afternoon into early Thursday, leading to scattered to
widespread power outages. Scattered snow showers can be expected
through the weekend before high pressure and dry weather
returns next Monday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1248 PM EDT Tuesday...Still not much report with the
beautiful weather today. Mainly mid 40s to around 50 right now
and a light breeze (although gusty still in the St. Lawrence
Valley). Enjoy!
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
This looks to be the relatively benign and less impactful part
of the storm. BLUF: No impactful weather is expected through
overnight tonight. This is also the main reason we are hanging
onto the Winter Storm Watches for one more forecast cycle, since
upgrading to Warnings could actually lead to mixed messaging.
The biggest change as we enter into the temporal realm of
higher-resolution mesoscale and Convection- Allowing Models
(CAMs) time range has been a delayed onset of winter
precipitation as well as snowfall accumulation. While it is
tempting to use straight 10:1 SLRs or kuchera snowfall amounts,
the fact that we are two weeks after the start of astronomical
spring warrants a closer look at the thermal profiles. While it
is not impossible to accumulate snow at 34 degrees with
mesoscale banding, the snow does have to come down fast and
furious in the valley locales. Besides the sun angle, there is
also the potential for a prolonged duration of sleet, which will
significantly cut down snowfall amounts in the valleys. All
things considered, a better proxy for this upcoming late season
winter storm is the positive snow depth change. While far from
perfect, it should provide better context on what would most
likely occur compared to low probability worst case scenarios
depicted by straight 10:1 or kuchera snowfall outputs.
Tonight would certainly be a breezy one, if not increasingly
blustery for the typically favored southeast downslope locales. From
late afternoon through the evening hours, southwest winds begin
picking up, gusting 25 to 30 mph, locally 35 mph. After midnight as
the jet approaches, winds pick up to 40-45 mph, locally up to 50 mph
across the favorable downslope areas from the southeast winds. While
there could be mixed winter precipitation, they look showery in
nature due to having to overcome antecedent dry air and lack of
forcing so any meaningful precipitation will likely arrive after
sunrise on Wednesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 408 AM EDT Tuesday...A vertically stacked upper low will deepen
and get cut off over southern Lake Michigan. The result is that we
get brief ridging to develop on Wednesday morning. A moisture starved
occluded front advances into our region by late Wednesday morning,
but the unimpressive lifting mechanism should only result in scattered
valley rain and mountain snow showers, locally enhanced by orography.
Do not be surprised if there are even extended periods of dry weather
with the partial sunshine. If that is the case, temperatures could
over perform especially with the more efficient surface
heating. Accordingly, that could also mean some rumbles of
thunder with any convective showers that do manage to develop.
The risk of impactful weather greatly increases by Wednesday
afternoon as the aforementioned upper low gets even more amplified.
The baroclinicity should induce a secondary area of vertically
stacked upper low. Where and when this upper low develops will be
crucial to the evolution of the main event. First, a 70-80 kt 850mb
east southeast jet looks likely to develop and set up along the
spine of the Green Mountains Wednesday evening into the overnight
hours. This would likely lead to a narrow corridor of damaging
downslope winds and this is where a High Wind Watch is in place.
Secondly, as the secondary upper low develops and tracks up from New
Jersey into southern New England, this puts much of our region in
the favorable area for steady precipitation. Thermal profiles are
quite marginal across the Champlain valley but with good
precipitation rates will allow it to snow down to the valleys
especially after midnight. The mountains should see 6 to 12 inches
of snow by daybreak Thursday, although there are indications that
sleet and even a bit of freezing rain could cut down on snowfall
amounts, perhaps significantly. But as colder air gets wrapped
around the low pressure system as it moves off the Massachusetts
coast, precipitation type should be all snow by daybreak. During the
day on Thursday, expect mountain snow to be ongoing while in the
valley, it would mix with or even change over to plain rain as
temperatures warm above freezing. All said and done, expect 1-4
inches of snow for the Champlain valley, 5-12 inches for locales at
or above 1000 ft elevation and 10-20 inches for the Adirondacks and
spine of the Greens.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 408 AM EDT Tuesday...A stacked low pressure system will
continue to produce widespread rain and snow showers across the
region Thursday night through the upcoming weekend. For locations
in the deeper valleys (i.e Champlain and St. Lawrence Valleys),
it seems precipitation type at this point will be diurnally
driven with daytime rain showers which will occasionally mix
with snow during heavier bursts if precipitation while nighttime
hours will generally feature a rain/snow mix or all snow at
times. Accumulations in the valleys should be limited to an
additional 1-2 inches during this time with melting during the
daytime which should lead to little to no noticeable change to
snow depth but could have some impacts on area roadways. Outside
of the deeper valleys, the pocket of cold air aloft associated
with the stacked low pressure system will likely lead to mostly
on and off snow showers through Sunday morning. Additional snow
accumulation of 1-4 inches will be possible with the main
accumulations likely above 1500 ft during this time frame. The
good news is that wind won't be much of an issue as a weak
pressure gradient should limit winds to 15 mph or less.
Precipitation will finally come to an end as the stacked low
pressure system gets shunted eastward as a highly amplified
upper level ridge begins to slide across the central and eastern
US.
We know everyone wants to know what the forecast is going to be on
Monday. Drum roll please. The forecast for Monday is looking
spectacular across the North Country. A strong upper level ridge is
slated to move across New England Sunday night with surface high
pressure not far behind. With deep layer ridging building on Monday,
we should see strong subsidence in the mid to upper levels which is
typically tied to drier and more stable conditions. This upcoming
ridge will be no exception. Model soundings are beginning to show a
plethora of dry air in the mid levels Monday afternoon. We will
still likely see a few fair weather cumulus clouds as we should have
a weak layer of lift in the low levels but these clouds will likely
have limited vertical extent given the subsidence aloft. This should
make for great viewing conditions as mostly clear skies are now in
the forecast around eclipse time. Dry weather is expected to
continue into Tuesday before clouds and precipitation chances begin
to increase late Tuesday as another low pressure system tracks
toward the Northeast.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Through 18Z Wednesday...VFR conditions will prevail across all
terminals for the remainder of the afternoon into the overnight
hours, with high clouds and clear skies across most of the
region. Cloud cover will gradually increase throughout the TAF
period, along with lowering ceilings, although VFR ceilings are
expected for most of the forecast period. Winds will continue
to become more east to southeasterly throughout the day, with
some gust possible this afternoon. Winds will increase again
tomorrow afternoon with gusts of or exceeding 30 knots,
especially at KRUT. Precipitation will begin to move on across
the region at the end of the forecast period, with a wide range
of precipitation types possible depending on the terminal.
Outlook...
Wednesday Night: Mainly MVFR and IFR, with local VFR possible.
Strong winds with gusts to 55 kt. Definite SN, Chance FZRA.
Thursday: MVFR and IFR. Windy with gusts to 35 kt. Definite SN.
Thursday Night: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Definite
SHSN.
Friday: MVFR and IFR. Likely SHRA, Likely SHSN.
Friday Night: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Chance SHRA,
Chance SHSN.
Saturday: Mainly MVFR, with local VFR possible. Slight chance
SHRA.
Saturday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. NO SIG WX.
Sunday: VFR. NO SIG WX.
&&
.BTV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VT...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late
Thursday night for VTZ003-006-008-010-016>021.
High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday
morning for VTZ011-017>019.
NY...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late
Thursday night for NYZ029>031-034.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Chai
NEAR TERM...Chai/Haynes
SHORT TERM...Chai
LONG TERM...Clay
AVIATION...KremerHazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 5:16 AM EDT, 9 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Burlington VT 516 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 NYZ026>028-035-087-VTZ001-002-004-005-007-009-030930- Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Essex-Western Chittenden-Caledonia-Western Addison- 516 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont and northwest Vermont. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A period of wet snow will likely mix in with rain at times Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon. Overnight, snowfall accumulations will be possible and may impact travel on Thursday morning. Accumulations will be elevation-dependent. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-006-008-010-016-020-021-030930- Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Lamoille-Washington-Orange-Eastern Franklin- Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- 516 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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. VTZ017>019-030930- Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- 516 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. High Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VTZ011-030930- Western Rutland- 516 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Vermont. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 3:12 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BTV | Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Lamoille and 4 more | 42 hr |
| Apr 2, 3:27 PM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BTV | Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle and 6 more | 60 hr |
| Apr 2, 3:27 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BTV | Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Rutland | 60 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.