Active AlertsGile, NY

Snow Squall Warning

Issued at Sun 2:56 PM Jan. 11
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Southern Clinton County in northern New York East central Franklin County in northern New York Northern Essex County in northern New York Southern Grand Isle County in northwestern Vermont Northwestern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont West central Franklin County in northwestern Vermont Until 400 PM EST. At 255 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Hawkeye, moving east at 25 mph.
Hazard: Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.
Source: Radar and automated sensor indicated.
Impact: Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes Interstate 87 between mile markers 132 and 162. Locations impacted include Plattsburgh International Airport, Keeseville, Dannemora, Saranac Lake, Franklin, Black Brook, Peru, Chesterfield, Saranac, Grand Isle, St. Albans Town, Beekmantown, AuSable, Schuyler Falls, Wilmington, South Hero, Plattsburgh, St Armand, Jay, and North Hero.

Recommended Action

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.

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