Dangerous Cold Sweeps Vermont, Northern NY This Weekend

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A strong Arctic cold front will bring dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills to Vermont, northern New York, and northern New Hampshire this weekend. Wind chills could reach as low as -40°F, putting residents at risk of frostbite in as little as 10-30 minutes of exposure. The cold front will also bring a round of snow showers before the frigid air arrives.

Why it matters

Extreme cold weather can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. The combination of frigid temperatures and gusty winds creates a dangerous situation that requires residents to take extra precautions to stay safe.

The details

The Arctic cold front will push through the region late Friday night into Saturday, bringing snow showers, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures. Wind chills are expected to drop below zero by Saturday evening and could reach as low as -20°F to -30°F, with localized wind chills potentially reaching -40°F. The dangerously cold conditions will persist through Sunday morning. Actual temperatures will be in the single digits to low teens, with overnight lows dropping below zero.

• The snow showers will begin late Friday evening and continue into Saturday morning.
• Wind chills will drop through the day Saturday, reaching well below zero by Saturday evening.
• From late Saturday through Sunday morning, wind chills will likely reach -20°F to -30°F, with localized wind chills potentially reaching -40°F.
• The frigid airmass will loosen its grip on the region by early next week, with temperatures warming up a bit by Tuesday.

What’s next

The First Alert Weather Team will continue to refine the forecast timing and intensity of the snow and wind chills as the weekend approaches. Residents should stay tuned to local media for the latest updates and heed any weather advisories or warnings.