The first day of winter has officially arrived, blanketing Vermont with a fresh layer of snow and sparking excitement among residents eager to embrace the season.T he arrival of winter also brings with it the usual preparations, with salt trucks and snow shovels working overtime to clear the roads and sidewalks.However, for many locals, it’s a signal that outdoor adventures and holiday cheer are just beginning.In the heart of Burlington, the snow’s arrival was met with cheers from residents who are thrilled to see winter take hold.For some, it marks the perfect time to dust off their winter gear and embrace the outdoors.Tessa Brouillard, a local resident, couldn’t contain her excitement as she prepared to hit the bike paths.”Anything outside, running, walking, all of it,” Brouillard said.For Brouillard, the snow is more than just a reminder to bundle up; it’s an opportunity to bring out her cross-country skis.”It’s finally winter. There’s snow. The bike path is here. And let’s get outside and enjoy the snow,” Brouillard shared, ready to make the most of the season.But Brouillard is not the only one celebrating the first snowfall.The Rothman family is also embracing the season with open arms, and their excitement is contagious. Devon Rothman shared that the snow has rekindled the family’s winter spirit.”Just eagerness to get outside and to be able to enjoy winter again,” Devon said, his words reflecting the anticipation that many in the area feel as winter settles in.This snowfall holds special significance for the Rothman family. Their daughter, Vivian, is experiencing her very first winter, and the family is excited to introduce her to all the wonders of the season.”So Vivian is a little bit over a year old, so this is the first winter that she’ll really get to enjoy. So it’s fun to be able to put her in a little snowsuit and put her in the sled and pull her around,” Rothman said.For the Rothman family, the sight of snow combined with holiday lights gives them a perfect sense of the season’s magic.”It makes it feel like it’s that time of year and definitely fitting for the upcoming holidays,” he added, as the lights reflected the festive mood of the town.For many in Burlington, the arrival of winter isn’t just about the snow; it’s about the traditions and memories that come with it.”I didn’t know it was going to snow this much. So it was like, okay, it’s happening. It’s kind of quiet in town still with the holidays, and folks get outside and enjoy some of the fresh air and the snow,” Brouillard said.
The first day of winter has officially arrived, blanketing Vermont with a fresh layer of snow and sparking excitement among residents eager to embrace the season.
T he arrival of winter also brings with it the usual preparations, with salt trucks and snow shovels working overtime to clear the roads and sidewalks.
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However, for many locals, it’s a signal that outdoor adventures and holiday cheer are just beginning.
In the heart of Burlington, the snow’s arrival was met with cheers from residents who are thrilled to see winter take hold.
For some, it marks the perfect time to dust off their winter gear and embrace the outdoors.
Tessa Brouillard, a local resident, couldn’t contain her excitement as she prepared to hit the bike paths.
“Anything outside, running, walking, all of it,” Brouillard said.
For Brouillard, the snow is more than just a reminder to bundle up; it’s an opportunity to bring out her cross-country skis.
“It’s finally winter. There’s snow. The bike path is here. And let’s get outside and enjoy the snow,” Brouillard shared, ready to make the most of the season.
But Brouillard is not the only one celebrating the first snowfall.
The Rothman family is also embracing the season with open arms, and their excitement is contagious. Devon Rothman shared that the snow has rekindled the family’s winter spirit.
“Just eagerness to get outside and to be able to enjoy winter again,” Devon said, his words reflecting the anticipation that many in the area feel as winter settles in.
This snowfall holds special significance for the Rothman family.
Their daughter, Vivian, is experiencing her very first winter, and the family is excited to introduce her to all the wonders of the season.
“So Vivian is a little bit over a year old, so this is the first winter that she’ll really get to enjoy. So it’s fun to be able to put her in a little snowsuit and put her in the sled and pull her around,” Rothman said.
For the Rothman family, the sight of snow combined with holiday lights gives them a perfect sense of the season’s magic.
“It makes it feel like it’s that time of year and definitely fitting for the upcoming holidays,” he added, as the lights reflected the festive mood of the town.
For many in Burlington, the arrival of winter isn’t just about the snow; it’s about the traditions and memories that come with it.
“I didn’t know it was going to snow this much. So it was like, okay, it’s happening. It’s kind of quiet in town still with the holidays, and folks get outside and enjoy some of the fresh air and the snow,” Brouillard said.
