NBC5 meteorologists are tracking lake effect snow and a quick-hitting clipper system, set to bring a fresh accumulation of snow to Vermont and New York just as the new year begins.TimingMost of New Year’s Eve is dry with increasing clouds. Scattered snow showers will develop steadily in the mountains from south to north.After sunset, snow increases in intensity and coverage. By midnight, widespread light to moderate snow is expected.Upslope snow showers will persist into Thursday morning, impacting the morning commute. Snow will gradually taper through the daylight hours as sunshine mixes with lingering clouds.Travel ImpactsTravel conditions will deteriorate quickly after sunset on New Year’s Eve.The steadiest and heaviest snow will occur between 11 PM and 4 AM. Snow will quickly taper into the mountains by sunrise, though lingering snow-covered and slick conditions will be possible through the morning commute.AmountsGiven the fast-moving nature of the clipper system, snow accumulations will be minor. At least a couple inches of snow will fall across the higher elevations, with locally higher amounts in the mountain spines.
NBC5 meteorologists are tracking lake effect snow and a quick-hitting clipper system, set to bring a fresh accumulation of snow to Vermont and New York just as the new year begins.
Timing
Most of New Year’s Eve is dry with increasing clouds. Scattered snow showers will develop steadily in the mountains from south to north.
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After sunset, snow increases in intensity and coverage. By midnight, widespread light to moderate snow is expected.
Upslope snow showers will persist into Thursday morning, impacting the morning commute. Snow will gradually taper through the daylight hours as sunshine mixes with lingering clouds.
Travel Impacts
Travel conditions will deteriorate quickly after sunset on New Year’s Eve.
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The steadiest and heaviest snow will occur between 11 PM and 4 AM. Snow will quickly taper into the mountains by sunrise, though lingering snow-covered and slick conditions will be possible through the morning commute.
Amounts
Given the fast-moving nature of the clipper system, snow accumulations will be minor.
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At least a couple inches of snow will fall across the higher elevations, with locally higher amounts in the mountain spines.