Midday storm update

...Intensifying winter storm off the central New Jersey coast at noon 
will continue heavy snow across our area...

...Blizzard warnings continue across our area except heavy snow warnings 
across the St Lawrence Valley of NY...

Heavy snow will continue through the afternoon and into the evening. Low 
pressure off the New Jersey coast at midday...will track northeast into 
the Gulf of Maine tonight. Total snow accumulations are expected to be 
as follows:

8 to 16 inches St Lawrence Valley
12 to 24 Inches Across Rutland...Windsor...And Orange Counties of VT
16 TO 26 Inches in New York's Adirondacks...Champlain Valley of 
VT/NY...and the remainder of central/northern VT

Along with the heavy snow.../*expect blowing and drifting snow as the 
winds increase*/ this afternoon. /*Another hazard is the cold 
temperatures across the area*/. Be careful if your outside...as these 
conditions will have a significant impact on all types of travel. With 
the cold and heavy snow...conditions can become life threatening very 
quickly.

As blizzard conditions develop with the increasing winds this afternoon 
and evening...whiteout conditions will develop. Travel is definitely NOT 
recommended.

a few midday snowfall reports included...
Westport NY...12 inches
Monkton VT....12 inches
So Burlington VT...8 1/2 inches
St Johnsbury and Springfield VT...6 inches
Plattsburgh NY...5 1/2 inches

Again...this is a dangerous winter storm. Avoid all unnecessary travel. 
Dress in layers if outside to protect against the cold. Heed the advice 
of Emergency Management.

Please relay weather reports via amateur radio/RACES or telephone to NWS 
Burlington VT.

Regards...
Steve Hogan

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Steve Hogan - WCM
NOAA - NWS Burlington, VT  05403
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