LSC Northeast Kingdom Forecast

Student Meteorologist: Alex Jacques
Forecast Posted on Sunday Dec 2, 2007 11:11
** The latest forecast for Northeast**
** including Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties**

!!! Watches, Warnings and Advisories !!!
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONTINUES THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR
THE ENTIRE NORTH COUNTRY. STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 10 TO 18 INCHES ARE
EXPECTED FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF VERMONT...WITH 6 TO 12 INCHES FOR THE ADIRONDACKS
IN NORTHERN NEW YORK...5 TO 10 INCHES FOR THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AND EASTERN
VERMONT...AND 4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW FOR THE SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER VALLEY OF NEW
YORK BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.


Forecast Discussion:
Our first major snowstorm of the season is making its way into the Northeast
Kingdom. This has prompted the issuance of a Winter Storm Warning for our area.
Expect a few snow showers to begin this afternoon into this evening. The snow
will then become steady and heavier after midnight. The steady snow will
continue into Monday, possibly mixing with sleet at lower elevations, so the
morning commute does look hazardous. The precipitation will taper to snow
showers late Monday, but not before leaving 6 to 10 inches of the white stuff
on the ground, with higher amounts possible in the mountains. Mostly cloudy
skies with intermittent snow showers will continue into Tuesday with some more
light accumulation possible. Wednesday looks mostly cloudy as well.
Temperatures will remain below average throughout the forecast period.


Sunday Afternoon (Dec 02, 2007)
Overcast with snow showers slowly developing right around sunset. Winds
becoming east at 5 to 10 mph.

High: 17-23F  Low: -F 

Sunday Night (Dec 02, 2007)
Snow showers early will become a steadier snow around midnight. The snow will
be heavy at times before dawn. Snowfall accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is likely
by Monday morning. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph possible
late.

High: -F  Low: 13-19F 

Monday Afternoon (Dec 03, 2007)
Snow will continue into the morning and possibly mix with sleet at lower
elevations before tapering to snow showers during the afternoon. Additional
snowfall accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is likely leaving total storm
accumulations of around 6 to 10 inches, with higher amounts possible in the
mountains. Winds shift to the north at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph
possible.

High: 24-30F  Low: -F 

Monday Night (Dec 03, 2007)
Overcast skies with intermittent snow showers. An additional 1 to 3 inches of
snow is likely. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

High: -F  Low: 18-24F 

Tuesday Afternoon (Dec 04, 2007)
Mostly cloudy with snow showers continuing throughout the day. An additional
dusting to 2 inches of snow is possible. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

High: 23-29F  Low: -F 


Next Update: Sunday at 5:30 PM EST