| Today's Forecast: Snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -12. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
WINTER STORM WARNING
EASTERN RUTLAND COUNTY Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
16 inches. Total snow accumulations for parts of southeastern
Essex County, New York and southern and central Vermont between 13
and 19 inches, locally up to 2 feet possible along the southern
Greens.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and all of Vermont.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates are likely to exceed one inch
per hours this evening into the overnight hours in the Adirondacks
and much of Vermont.
With the potential for locally 18 inches of greater, like in
southern Vermont, ensure adequate ventilation when heating homes or
using generators to avoid carbon monoxide risks.
Information:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest on road
conditions in Vermont, visit https://newengland511.org and for New
York, visit https://511ny.org.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Carbon monoxide is a real danger. Ensure adequate ventilation in
homes and do not use generators indoors. Try to conserve the heat
you do have. Close off unused rooms. Stuff towels or rags in cracks
under doors. Cover windows at night. Do not use charcoal inside to
heat homes, lighting candles, use ovens for heating, or sit in cars
running in a garage. If the power fails and you must use an
alternate means to stay warm, use appropriate fire safeguards.
Dress for both the temperature and the wind. Keep your head, hands,
and feet warm and dry. Wear loose fitting, lightweight warm clothing
in several layers. Outer garments should be hooded as well for water
and wind repellent. Snug mittens are better protection from the cold
than gloves. |
