Another Round of Strong Winds On Tap For Tomorrow

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of the Northern and Central Champlain Valley, and the St. Lawrence Valley in New York for sustained winds of 15-30MPH with gusts up to 50MPH. The Wind Advisory is in effect from 3AM Monday morning through 3PM Monday afternoon.

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National Weather Service:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has not issued any alerts at this time.

         -The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has not issued any alerts at this time.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
         Another low pressure system moving north of the region is expected to bring some light precipitation, and strong winds to the region, tomorrow.

         Currently, winds and temperatures are rising across much of the region. In the Champlain Valley temperatures have risen 3-6 degrees in the past hour. Winds have also gone from calm or light and variable to sustained 5-15MPH with gusts ranging from 10-20MPH. Winds will markedly increase over the next few hours and peak out tomorrow late-morning/ early afternoon. At the peak of the strong winds, speeds will range from 20-30MPH with gusts to 50MPH. Over the open waters of Lake Champlain, winds could be slightly stronger. In fact, right now winds over Lake Champlain are mixing nearly 100% down to the surface from 5000 feet above the surface, mainly due to the warm lake waters helping the winds mix down. So, as always in these events slightly stronger winds are likely over the open waters of the lake, and near the immediate lake shore. These areas could see winds at their peak range from 25-40MPH with isolated gusts to 55MPH.

         For the St. Lawrence Valley of New York, Southwest winds of 15-30MPH with occasional gusts of 45-50MPH are possible. The strongest winds in this area will likely be from Ogdensburg to Malone. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing weather situation.

UPDATE: Wintry Mix & Strong To Damaging Winds Tonight Into Tomorrow

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a High Wind Warning for the Northeastern Champlain Valley of Vermont, for strong to damaging winds of 25-40MPH with gusts 55-60MPH. The Watch is in effect until 6PM Thursday.

         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Wind Advisory for all of Northern New York, and much of Vermont for sustained winds of 15-30MPH with gusts 40-50MPH. Isolated higher wind speeds are likely in the St. Lawrence and Champlain Valley's. The Advisory is in effect until 6PM Thursday.

         -Champlain Valley Weather continues a Winter Weather Advisory for eastern Vermont, for a Wintry mix of precipitation, with 1-2 inches of snow, and up to two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation. The Advisory is in effect until 10AM Thursday morning.

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National Weather Service:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has not issued any alerts at this time.

         -The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bennington, and Windham Counties in Southern VT for wintry mix, and light glaze of ice. The Advisory is in effect until 6AM Thursday.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
         Storm system strengthening over the great lakes region will continue to move northeast and into Canada. A few adjustments were needed. The winter weather advisory for Northern New York, and the western slopes/ spine of the green mountains was cancelled, as temperatures near or above freezing will continue to rise, resulting in very little frozen or freezing precipitation. East of the spine of the green mountains though is a different story, cold air will hold on tough, in fact temps will likely fall a couple more degrees in the most sheltered Valley's. Thus a Winter Weather Advisory will continue here, as frozen/ freezing precipitation is likely to linger into tomorrow mid morning.

         The Wind aspect of this storm remains the most significant portion of this storm, especially for the Champlain Valley. The High Wind Watch was replaced with a High Wind Warning for the Northeast Champlain Valley, and a Wind Advisory for all of northern New York, and the rest of Vermont. Winds in the warning area will range from 25-40MPH with isolated gusts of 55-60MPH. On the open waters of Lake Champlain winds of 35-50MPH with occasional gusts to 60MPH are likely. For the remainder of the area, wind speeds will range from 15-30MPH with gusts 40-50MPH. The highest wind speeds, will be in the St. Lawrence, and Champlain Valley portion of the Advisory, and even isolated higher wind speeds could occur in those areas. Especially near the Lake Champlain shoreline. Stay tuned for further updates.

Wintry Mix & Strong To Damaging Winds Possible

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a High Wind Watch for the Champlain Valley of Vermont, and New York for potential of strong to damaging winds of 25-40MPH with gusts 55-60MPH. The Watch is in effect from 11PM tonight until 6PM Thursday.

         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern Adirondack mountains in Northern New York, and much of Vermont, except the Champlain Valley and Western Rutland County for a Wintry mix of precipitation, with up to two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation. The Advisory is in effect from 10PM this evening until 10AM Thursday morning.

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National Weather Service:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has not issued any alerts at this time.

         -The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bennington, and Windham Counties in Southern VT for wintry mix, and light glaze of ice. The Advisory is in effect from 10PM tonight until 6AM Thursday.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
         A significant storm system to impact the region later tonight into tomorrow, as a low pressure system strengthens from the Great Lakes region up into Canada. At this point it appears that the onset of precipitation will occur tonight resulting in cool temperatures to start, and light snow and/ or sleet should start nearly everywhere. The wintry precipitation will rapidly change over to rain though in the Champlain, and St. Lawrence Valleys, but the higher elevations, and especially the sheltered valley's will see the wintry precipitation last the longest, where it will change over to a period of freezing rain. Some of the most sheltered valley's in the Advisory area could see light freezing rain last until around 10AM tomorrow morning. This will result in up to 1 inch of snow, and up to two tenths of an inch of ice by 10AM tomorrow morning.

         As the strengthening storm system moves northeast from the Great Lakes, and into Canada a strong low level jet will develop resulting in strong southerly winds across the area. Nearly everyone will see wind gusts over 30MPH, however strong winds will occur in the St. Lawrence Valley and potentially damaging winds will occur in the Champlain Valley. At this point it appears the St. Lawrence Valley will see winds of 15-25MPH with gusts 45-50MPH. The same winds are likely in the Southern Champlain Valley as well. Across the Central, and especially Northern Champlain Valley though, winds will likely be stronger, and potentially damaging. Winds are expected to be in the 25-40MPH range with gusts 50 to 60MPH. The strongest winds will likely be closest to the lake shore, and over Grand Isle County. Over the open waters of Lake Champlain winds will be even stronger in the 40-50MPH range with gusts up to 65MPH. This will result in large battering waves on the open waters of Lake Champlain. There is still some question as to whether or not any rain will stabilize the surface layer and prevent the winds from mixing down to the surface, so at this point a High Wind Watch is in effect. It does appear likely that High Wind Warnings, and Wind Advisories will likely be issued later tonight, once a little more weather model data becomes available. Stay tuned for updates on this developing weather situation.

Winter Storm Ongoing Across The Region

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Winter Storm Warning for All of Vermont, and Northern New York for heavy snow and blowing snow. With 4-8 inches of Snow across Northern VT and Northern NY, with 8-12 inches across Central and Southern Vermont. The Warning is in effect until 8PM Friday.

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National Weather Service:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Winter Storm Warning For all of Vermont and Northern New York except the St. Lawrence Valley for 8-12 inches of snow across Central and Southern Vermont, and 4-8 inches across Northern Vermont, along with blowing snow by later this evening.

         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Winter Weather Advisory For the St. Lawrence Valley of New York for 4-6 inches of snow by Friday Evening.

         -The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Winter Storm Warning For Bennington and Windham Counties in Vermont for 6-12 inches of snow along with blowing snow by later this evening.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
         Storm system ongoing across the region. Only changes is the storm has shifted slightly further south. This has resulted in a lowering of snow totals across Northern Vermont, and Northern New York. Infact along the immediate Canadian border only 3-6 inches of snow is expected. Just slightly south of the border 4-8 inches, and then 8-12 across Central and Southern Vermont. Blowing snow will be a concern later today as winds continue to increase into the 10-20MPH range with gusts of 25-35MPH range. Stay tuned for further updates.

Winter Storm To Impact The Region Friday

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Vermont, and Northern New York for 6-10 inches of snow with locally 12 inches across portions of Northern Vermont. The Warning is in effect from 11PM Tonight until 8PM Friday.

         -Champlain Valley Weather has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bennington, Windham, and Western Rutland Counties in Vermont for 3-6 inches of snow. The Advisory is in effect from 11PM Tonight until 8PM Friday.


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National Weather Service:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Winter Storm Warning For all of Vermont and Northern New York except the St. Lawrence Valley for 6-12 inches of snow by Friday Evening.

         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Winter Weather Advisory For the St. Lawrence Valley of New York for 4-6 inches of snow by Friday Evening.

         -The National Weather Service in Albany, NY continues the Winter Storm Watch for Bennington, and Windham Counties in Vermont for the potential of 5-10 inches of snow by Friday evening.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
         I unfortunately dont have much time for an update this morning so this will be short. Everything for the most part remains on track, with heavy snow expected to develop overnight tonight and last into friday. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain and perhaps some plain rain across Southern Vermont. So 6-10 inches is expected for much of the region with 3-6 inches for extreme Southern Vermont. Also with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, combined with the extreme dynamics of this storm, I wouldnt be suprised to see some isolated Thundersnow. Also by Friday evening winds will increase and will cause near Blizzard conditions. I will have a more in depth update later this afternoon. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing storm system.