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Remembering the 1998 Ice Storm in Upstate New York and Montreal

Mountain Lake PBS recalls the 1998 ice storm 

Lake Champlain experiencing record-warm water

Water temperature records go back to 1972 at the Burlington waterfront Click here for the NBC5 story 

Champlain Valley sees sixth-warmest year on record in 2022

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Christmas blizzard update: Death toll at 34 for Erie County, officials say

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Buffalo ‘angel’ saves 64-year-old man from deadly snowstorm on Christmas Eve

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Christmas Blizzard 2022 snowfall totals: See who got more than 4 feet (list)

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Update: Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to 28, more snow on the way

The snow is still falling. Some parts of the county could see another 8 to 12 inches by 1 p.m. Tuesday. More than 12,000 people still do not have power. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Buffalo, New York winter storm leaves three dead as area buried in 28 inches of snow: ‘life-threatening’

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70 mph wind gusts, flash freezing to make for hazardous travel in Vermont, New York

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December 21, 2022 – We’re celebrating winter solstice!

Today is the shortest day of the year. Sunrise 7:27 a.m., Sunset 4:17 p.m. Eight hours fifty minutes of daylight! The good news is that it will be sunny almost all day. 

Powerful storm and high winds could lead to flash freezing, power outages this weekend

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Typical scene in Peru, NY – December 17, 2022

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 232 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Lamoille-Washington-Orange-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor- Including the cities of South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Johnson, Stowe, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Bradford, Randolph, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, Killington, Bethel, and Ludlow 232 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 …WINTER STORM WARNING […]

10 to 20″ inches of snow expected dependant on elevation

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 327 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 NYZ029>031-034-VTZ006-008-010-017>020-161030- /O.CON.KBTV.WS.W.0008.221216T0300Z-221217T1800Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Lamoille-Washington-Orange-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor- Including the cities of South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Johnson, Stowe, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Bradford, Randolph, Richmond, […]

Between 4-8 inches of snow expected on Friday in Vermont, New York, up to 12 inches in mountains

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NWS forecasts possible icy conditions in Northern Adirondacks

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington Patchy freezing drizzle may create some icy conditions across the Northern Adirondacks and summits of the Green Mountains early Thursday morning. Elevated surfaces and bridges will be the most susceptible to light ice accumulations, so use caution while traveling.

Powerful cold front to bring heavy rain, 35-50 mph winds

A powerful, cold front will bring heavy rain and strong wind Wednesday across our region, with wind expected to blow as strong as 35-50 mph. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of western, northern New York

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Bills vs. Browns being moved to Ford Field in Detroit due to snowstorm

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November 16 local snow forecast

2022 Peru weather observations from meteorologist John Hart

Peru – Peru’s resident meteorologist and Nation Weather Service contributor John Hart has these observations about Peru’s 2022 weather. October experienced eight to nine days of 10 to 20 degrees and below and above normal temperatures. However, the monthly average temperature was close to normal. On October 27, Peru reached 78 degrees. On the other […]

‘Nicole’ makes landfall in Florida, remnants to impact New England, northern NY

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‘Nicole’ makes landfall in Florida, remnants to impact New England, northern NY

“Northern New York is likely to see the heaviest amount of rainfall, with more than 3 inches of rain possible in the hardest-hit areas, Frechette says. More widespread rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected throughout the region.” Click here for the NBC5 story 

Winter 2022-23 predictions: ‘A winter of extremes’ looks likely for Upstate NY

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Fall foliage to peak this weekend in our region with stunning colors

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