Snowy Week Ahead!

Local Update...
   A Couple Clipper Systems, And Maybe A Coastal Storm To Bring Snow To The Region This Week...

     Currently snow is falling across much of Vermont, and Northern New York. This is one of the first clipper systems that will effect the region. It should bring a widespread 1-3 inch snowfall by mid morning, western slope areas could see isolated higher amounts. Some areas may experience some brief moderate to heavy snow, as did Swanton, and Highgate Vermont where visibilities went down to around a quarter to half mile, and an inch of snow fell within an hour. Isolated snow showers/ flurries will occur for much of the day before the next system arrives. Additional accumulation with the light snow showers and flurries during the day should be no more than a dusting to perhaps one inch, in some upslope areas.
     Second system moves in Tuesday Night (Tonight). This system will be another clipper system, fast moving, but might pack a slightly stronger punch, and when I say slightly, I seriously mean slightly. This clipper will have the potential to produce 2-4 inches of snow across the region with locally higher amounts across western slope areas, and across Southern Vermont. Locally lower amounts could be witnessed along the international border where less precipitation is expected to fall.
     Thirdly, a potential coastal storm for Friday into Saturday. I will have to say though this is not looking as promising as it did 24 hours ago. The ECMWF model has showed less phasing between a northern stream and southern stream system until well out over the ocean, resulting in much less snow for us. The GFS last couple model runs have came on board with the ECMWF's idea. This is still some time out, so things could still change. That's why I will continue to mention that the potential exists for a coastal storm. But I do want to urge, its not looking as promising as it was 24 hours ago.
     Thats about all there is too mention for now. There may be the need for a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Southern Vermont tomorrow night, depending on future data of the second clipper system. So keep an eye out for that. The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Wind Advisory for Bennington, and Windham Counties until 1PM this afternoon for some strong gusty winds. I don't feel that Wind Advisory criteria is going to be widespread enough to warrant a Wind Advisory, but this as well will be monitored. Updated maps are below, and make sure to stay tuned for any further updates!


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