A large-scale winter storm is expected to drop several inches of snow Wednesday night regionwide, with additional lighter snow and a wintry mix continuing Thursday and Friday morning.The heaviest snow moved out before sunrise, with lighter snow showers and periods of dry weather expected through Thursday.Another round of light to moderate snow will arrive after sunset Thursday. The wintry mix transitions back to light snow Thursday night, with snow showers lingering, especially in the mountains, through Friday morning.The storm could be the largest to impact the Champlain Valley this winter, according to First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski.Timeline Snow really lightens up by late Thursday morning, with only a few flurries or sleet pellets Thursday afternoon.Then, another pulse of moisture arrives Thursday evening. A brief wintry mix is expected for the Champlain Valley and points south, before transitioning to light snow Thursday night. A few snow showers linger in the mountains Friday morning, before the system wraps up by Friday afternoon.Estimated totalsBy Thursday morning, a widespread 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected for most of Northern New York and Vermont.A band of 8 inches or more is expected by Thursday morning, from the southern Adirondacks, spanning east towards the Upper Valley. Areas south of Rutland and Lebanon will get more sleet than snow, while northern areas like the Champlain Valley will see a powdery snow.By Friday midday, most areas should have at least 8 inches for a storm total accumulation, with the central Greens and southern Adirondacks surpassing a foot of new powder.A wintry mix will likely hinder totals in the wider valleys of southern VT and southwest NH, keeping these areas in the 4 to 8 inch range. There are scenarios where totals turn out much lower south of Rutland and Lebanon. Some models have less than 4″ for many areas.Impact/School ClosuresPlan for school delays and cancellations Thursday morning as the heavy snow begins to wrap up. Note: Schools in Northern New York are closed for the Winter/Presidents’ Day week break.Bookmark this page to see school cancellations/delays as they are updated. Sign up for weather alerts to keep up to date with the storm in your area.Visit the NBC5 Map RoomView our interactive radarFollow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski Facebook | Twitter | InstagramMeteorologist Ben Frechette Facebook | TwitterMeteorologist Matt DiLoreto Facebook | TwitterMeteorologist Andrew Grautski Facebook | Twitter
A large-scale winter storm is expected to drop several inches of snow Wednesday night regionwide, with additional lighter snow and a wintry mix continuing Thursday and Friday morning.
The heaviest snow moved out before sunrise, with lighter snow showers and periods of dry weather expected through Thursday.
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Another round of light to moderate snow will arrive after sunset Thursday.
The wintry mix transitions back to light snow Thursday night, with snow showers lingering, especially in the mountains, through Friday morning.
The storm could be the largest to impact the Champlain Valley this winter, according to First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski.
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Timeline
Snow really lightens up by late Thursday morning, with only a few flurries or sleet pellets Thursday afternoon.
Then, another pulse of moisture arrives Thursday evening. A brief wintry mix is expected for the Champlain Valley and points south, before transitioning to light snow Thursday night.
A few snow showers linger in the mountains Friday morning, before the system wraps up by Friday afternoon.
Estimated totals
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By Thursday morning, a widespread 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected for most of Northern New York and Vermont.
A band of 8 inches or more is expected by Thursday morning, from the southern Adirondacks, spanning east towards the Upper Valley.
Areas south of Rutland and Lebanon will get more sleet than snow, while northern areas like the Champlain Valley will see a powdery snow.
By Friday midday, most areas should have at least 8 inches for a storm total accumulation, with the central Greens and southern Adirondacks surpassing a foot of new powder.
A wintry mix will likely hinder totals in the wider valleys of southern VT and southwest NH, keeping these areas in the 4 to 8 inch range.
There are scenarios where totals turn out much lower south of Rutland and Lebanon. Some models have less than 4″ for many areas.
Impact/School Closures
Plan for school delays and cancellations Thursday morning as the heavy snow begins to wrap up.
Note: Schools in Northern New York are closed for the Winter/Presidents’ Day week break.
Bookmark this page to see school cancellations/delays as they are updated.
Sign up for weather alerts to keep up to date with the storm in your area.
Visit the NBC5 Map Room
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