Spring Snow Storm to Bring Messy Roads Across Vermont

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A spring snow storm is set to impact the region late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow expected between 6 a.m. and noon on Sunday. Snowfall rates could reach up to an inch per hour, leading to quickly deteriorating road conditions, especially in the morning hours. A widespread 3-6 inches of snow is expected across the region, with up to a foot in the central and northern Green Mountains, Adirondacks and White Mountains.

Why it matters

Spring snow storms can be particularly disruptive, as the heavy, wet snow can make for treacherous driving conditions and cause power outages. This storm comes on the heels of another spring snow event that impacted the region just a few days prior, raising concerns about the potential for repeated travel issues.

The details

The snow is expected to move in late Saturday night, with the heaviest snow falling between 6 a.m. and noon on Sunday. Snowfall rates could reach up to an inch per hour during the peak of the storm, leading to quickly deteriorating road conditions. The lower elevations of Rutland, Bennington and Windham County, as well as the Upper Valley, have a better chance of seeing some mixing with rain, which could lead to lower snow totals in the 1-3 inch range. However, the central and northern Green Mountains, Adirondacks and White Mountains are expected to see the highest totals, potentially reaching up to a foot of snow.

• Snow will move in late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, with the heaviest snow expected between 6 a.m. and noon on Sunday.
• Snow will arrive in northern New York first, likely between 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday, spreading east across Vermont and into New Hampshire between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday.
• Snow is expected to become lighter after 3 p.m., tapering to showers in the evening.

What’s next

The First Alert Weather Team will continue to monitor this system closely given the potential for track and temperature shifts. Residents are advised to stay tuned to the latest updates on air, online, and through the First Alert Weather App.