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both of us.”> EVENTS WILL RUN UNTIL SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH. <NOW FIRST WARNING WEATHER….THE AREA’S CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST.> FULL WEATHER: A long duration system will impact our region tonight into Friday. Precipitation will begin as elevation dependent snowfall late tonight and tomorrow before transitioning to all snow tomorrow night. Strong winds on Thursday could cause blowing and drifting snow and further reduce visibilities. Accumulating upslope snow looks to continue into Friday with much cooler temperatures. A long duration system will impact our region tonight into Friday. Precipitation will begin as elevation dependent snowfall late tonight and tomorrow before transitioning to all snow tomorrow night. Strong winds on Thursday could cause blowing and drifting snow and further reduce visibilities. Accumulating upslope snow looks to continue into Friday with much cooler temperatures. A long duration system will impact our region tonight into Friday. Precipitation will begin as elevation dependent snowfall late tonight and tomorrow before transitioning to all snow tomorrow night. Strong winds on Thursday could cause blowing and drifting snow and further reduce visibilities. Accumulating upslope snow looks to continue into Friday with much cooler temperatures. A long duration system will impact our region tonight into Friday. Precipitation will begin as elevation dependent snowfall late tonight and tomorrow before transitioning to all snow tomorrow night. Strong winds on Thursday could cause

Prolonged winter storm to sweep across Vermont, New York

Over a foot of snow likely in northern mountains

A long-duration winter storm is set to sweep across Northern New York and Vermont this week, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, and potentially hazardous conditions just as the New Year begins.Storm TimelineWednesday Morning (Jan. 1): A band of valley rain and mountain snow moves in early, accompanied by gusty east winds (35-45 mph) along the western slopes of the Green Mountains.Wednesday Afternoon/Evening: A brief lull is expected as winds shift to the west/northwest behind a deepening low-pressure system. Upslope snow showers redevelop late in the day.Thursday: Snow showers continue, particularly in higher elevations, with brisk northwest winds (35-45 mph).What to ExpectSnowfall:Northern Adirondacks/Green Mountains: 1 to 2 feet+High-elevation towns in northern NY/VT: Several inchesValleys: A dusting to a couple of inches A sharp cut-off in snowfall totals is anticipated based on elevation. Winds:Wednesday Morning: Gusty east winds (35-45 mph) along the western slopes of the Green Mountains.Thursday through Friday: Blustery northwest winds (35-45 mph), especially across the higher terrain, leading to blowing and drifting snow.Impacts:Travel: Hazardous driving conditions are likely, particularly in mountainous areas and during periods of blowing snow.Power outages: Heavy, wet snow early in the storm, combined with gusty winds, may lead to isolated outages.Prolonged event: Snow consistency will change overtime – beginning with wet snow and rain in valleys on Wednesday before transitioning to lighter, fluffier snow on Thursday.See latest forecast here.Interactive maps/Sign up for alertsSTAY WEATHER-AWAREFor the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here.For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York’s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link.Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:Chief meteorologist Tyler Jankoski Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Ben Frechette Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Matt DiLoreto Facebook | XMeteorologist Andrew Grautski Facebook | XMeteorologist Marissa Vigevani Facebook | X

BURLINGTON, Vt. —

A long-duration winter storm is set to sweep across Northern New York and Vermont this week, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, and potentially hazardous conditions just as the New Year begins.

Storm Timeline

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Wednesday Morning (Jan. 1): A band of valley rain and mountain snow moves in early, accompanied by gusty east winds (35-45 mph) along the western slopes of the Green Mountains.
Wednesday Afternoon/Evening: A brief lull is expected as winds shift to the west/northwest behind a deepening low-pressure system. Upslope snow showers redevelop late in the day.
Thursday: Snow showers continue, particularly in higher elevations, with brisk northwest winds (35-45 mph).

What to Expect

Snowfall:

Northern Adirondacks/Green Mountains: 1 to 2 feet+
High-elevation towns in northern NY/VT: Several inches
Valleys: A dusting to a couple of inches
A sharp cut-off in snowfall totals is anticipated based on elevation.

Winds:

Wednesday Morning: Gusty east winds (35-45 mph) along the western slopes of the Green Mountains.
Thursday through Friday: Blustery northwest winds (35-45 mph), especially across the higher terrain, leading to blowing and drifting snow.

Impacts:

Travel: Hazardous driving conditions are likely, particularly in mountainous areas and during periods of blowing snow.
Power outages: Heavy, wet snow early in the storm, combined with gusty winds, may lead to isolated outages.
Prolonged event: Snow consistency will change overtime – beginning with wet snow and rain in valleys on Wednesday before transitioning to lighter, fluffier snow on Thursday.

See latest forecast here.

Interactive maps/Sign up for alerts

STAY WEATHER-AWARE

For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here.

For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York’s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link.

Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media: