· Up-slope component still underway with additional accumulation nestled up against the Green Mountains this morning with the Winter Storm Warning expiring in the afternoon as lighter flurries wind down and then exit this evening.

· Still expect snow coated roads across much of northern and central Vermont and travel could be slick.

· A brief break in the actions will take place overnight into the day Saturday with most of the day forecast to be dry.

· New Years Eve However – another weak weather system will delivers periods of very light snow or flurries and coat up area roads — so please slow down and drive the conditions.

· The best weather comes Sunday – partly to mostly sunny to start the New Year. By Monday an approaching mild intrusion means awful precipitation transitions to rain – worst travel Monday night into Tuesday morning. Temperatures on Wednesday may reach into the 40s topping close to 50 some locations.

· Good news – We have excellent powder – maybe not as much as expected, but at least half of those totals realized. Take advantage snow shoer’s skiers riders and winter sports enthusiasts before the crappy weather hits early to mid week next week.

Winter Storm Warning for adjacent Northern Green Mountains expires at 1 PM….

TODAY: A few intervals of sun this afternoon, otherwise lots of clouds & blustery. Mountain snow showers and valley flurries. Additional accumulation a dusting…to locally 3 inches mainly near the Greens. Temperatures in the low 30s this morning falling into the upper 20s this afternoon. Gusty west winds 10 to 20 mph with blowing and drifting snow and possible white-outs.

TONIGHT: Any evening mountain flurries exiting, otherwise partly cloudy and colder. A low 5 below to 5 above. Northwest winds 10 mph.

SATURDAY: A few intervals of morning sun, then clouding up. Scattered snow showers or flurries late. Breezy. A high in the mid 20s. Light south to southwest winds.

Looking Further ahead…

SATURDAY NIGHT- NEW YEARS EVE: Cloudy. An occasional snow shower or flurry with minor accumulation. Temperatures in the mid 20s.

SUNDAY NEW YEARS DAY: Maybe a morning flurry. Otherwise becoming partly to mostly sunny.A high near 32.

MONDAY: Partial morning sun then clouding up and turning breezy. A threat for sleet or mixed precipitation developing late making for slick travel. A low in the single digits. A high 30 to 35.

MONDAY NIGHT: Periods of rain with pockets of freezing rain with treacherous travel east of the Green Mountains. A low near 32.

TUESDAY: Gray and breezy. A good chance for Occasional light rain with possible slick travel in the morning. A high 35 to 40.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy and mild with a few sprinkles in the morning. A low near 35. A high 45 to 50.

Average lows mid single digits to around 10 above. Normal highs 25 around 30.

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