Wintry Mix to Impact Vermont, New York Thursday Night

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A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet is expected to move into parts of Vermont and northern New York on Thursday night, creating hazardous travel conditions during the Friday morning commute. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for several counties in the region.

Why it matters

The wintry mix could lead to slippery roads and dangerous driving conditions, potentially impacting the morning commute for residents in the affected areas. While the storm is not expected to be a high-impact event, even a light glaze of ice can make roads and sidewalks hazardous.

The details

The precipitation is expected to start as a mix of sleet and freezing rain in southern Vermont on Thursday evening, changing to a mix of snow and sleet by Friday morning. Central and northern areas have a lower chance of seeing freezing rain and a better chance of seeing primarily snow and sleet. Overall snow and sleet accumulations are expected to range from a dusting to 2 inches, with some communities near the Canadian border potentially not seeing any accumulating snow. Anywhere that sees freezing rain could pick up a light glaze of up to 0.2 inches of ice.

• Precipitation will likely start in Bennington and Windham County on Thursday evening.
• Precipitation is expected to reach Rutland and Windsor County between 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday.
• Addison County and the I-89 corridor won't see precipitation until after midnight Thursday.
• Precipitation will likely continue into the Friday morning commute, tapering off by mid-morning Friday.