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Mar. 26 – 11:45 a.m. Heavy snow showers are expected to move into parts of the eastern Champlain Valley. Please use caution when driving.

High winds and possble flooding today

Sunday, March 16, 2025 National Weather Service – Burlington, 6 a.m. Southerly wind gusts up to 35-55 mph are anticipated throughout the day. When rain begins this evening, winds will decrease, though excessive runoff of rain and snowmelt may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

National Weather Service Burlington warns Sunday, heavy rain and possible flooding

Widespread snowmelt will continue through the weekend with widespread rainfall expected Sunday and Sunday night. This will lead to sharp river rises and the potential for flooding. Now is the time to prepare, so be sure to monitor the forecast and river levels in the coming days.

2024-25 Winter Season Snowfall Totals

National Weather Service – Burlington Here’s our map of reported snowfall totals for the 2024-2025 winter season (December through February). Most places saw near-to-above-normal snowfall, with the highest deviations from normal concentrated in the northern Green Mountains and the Adirondacks.

Temp hits 60 at Burlington Airport

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · The temperature at BTV (Burlington International Airport) has reached 60 degrees for the first time this year. This is exactly the date on which it first hit 60 in 2021, and it is earlier than the historical normal (March 27th).

Peru, NY, Monday, March 10, 2025, about 8:30 a.m. 32 degrees.

Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Arctic Cat will suspend operations indefinitely, adding to a declining snowmobile industry

Yamaha announced in 2023 that it would be leaving the snowmobile industry after more than 50 years in the market. Click here for the NBC12 story 

More than 25 buildings have collapsed under heavy snow in Oswego County

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

National Weather Service Burlington Forecast for Saturday

We’re on our way to warmer temperatures. Until we reach that point, we’ll have to deal with some breezy conditions. South-to-southwest wind gusts will not be too strong, but they will be enough that you’ll feel most comfortable in a windbreaker coat and/or scarf.

With 78 inches of snow already this month, a CNY town braces for more: ‘It’s coming down in buckets’

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Due to inclement weather Peru Central School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 13th.

60 mph winds and snow forecast

Monday 1/27/25 – 3:31 p.m. NWS Burlington Gusty winds, up to 60 mph locally, will continue tonight through 9 PM as an arctic front approaches the region. Snow showers will move into the area beginning around 5 PM, with heavier snow and embedded snow squalls likely between midnight and 5 AM. #NYwx #VTwx

Snow likely this evening into tomorrow morning, roads likely hazardous

Snow is likely from this evening into tomorrow morning. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous for portions of northern New York. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Special Weather Statement for Northern St. Lwrence and Franklin Counties

Sunday, January 26, 11:30 a.m. – NWS Burlington Heads up! If you’re traveling along NY-37 or US-11 in New York. A special weather statement has been issued for a line of heavy snow showers moving out of Canada into northern St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. Quick reductions in visibility and gusty winds are likely. #nywx

The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively

National Weather Service (NWS) Burlington With nearly two-thirds of Meteorological winter (D-J-F) being completed, the Champlain Valley is averaging about 5 degrees colder than the past two winters, yet this winter has been statistically average. The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively. #vtwx #nywx

National Weather Service – Burlington @NWSBurlington

1/20/24 – 5 a.m. Starting today, you’ll notice noticeably colder temperatures. These cold temperatures, with wind chills of -5 to -15 F, will last through Thursday morning before temperatures return to normal next weekend. If you’re spending time outside, please be sure to dress accordingly!

Wind chills below zero in the outlook

National Weather Service – Burlington-  Heads up! Temperatures will turn very cold Monday onward, with wind chills below zero throughout Vermont and northern New York. The mountains will be especially cold. Anyone planning to recreate outdoors should take precautions against the extreme cold.

Vt. sees record-breaking heat in 2024

Click here for the WCAX story 

National Weather Service forecast for today: sub-zero wind chills

National Weather Service – Burlington It’ll be particularly cold today—make sure to dress appropriately for the weather! While additional snow and blowing snow are expected, the main story will be the cold. Temperatures in the 0s and 10s, along with gusty winds, will produce sub-zero wind chills through tonight.

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington ·

2025 will start out with a bang for portions of northern New York as a storm system impacts the region starting Wednesday. Precipitation in many places will start as rain before gradually changing to snow heading into Thursday. #vtwx #nywx

Flood warnings issued for northern N.Y.

Ausable River surpassed flood stage in some areas Monday morning Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rainfall brings Lake Champlain back to near normal levels

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · Given abnormally dry conditions long term, Lake Champlain welcomed recent rainfall; it received a boost in water that brought it up to nearly normal levels. Meanwhile, our mountains have maintained a healthy snowpack, as much of the snow melt occurred only in our valleys.

Snowfall totals for 122 Upstate communities

National Weather Service snowfall totals reported by Syracuse.com Here are the snowfall totals recorded from the weekend lake effect storm as of Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Note: Updated with more communities Monday afternoon. Table with 4 columns and 122 rows. Place County Inches Time Copenhagen, 3 SW Lewis 65.9 1100 AM Barnes Corners, 4 SW […]

Lake Champlain at lowest water level for this date in the last five years

Ausable Point, Peru, NY, 3:30 p.m. on November 16, 2024 Historical water levels on this date: 2024 – 93.68 ft. 2023 – 96.02 ft. 2022 – 95.15 ft. 2021 – 95.28 ft. 2020 -94.14 ft.