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Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 2:54AM EST until February 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow andsleet accumulations between 6 and 14 inches, with 12 to 16 inchespossible in the St. Lawrence Valley of New York. Ice accumulationsranging from a trace to around one-quarter of an inch, highestacross southern Vermont.* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast,northwest, and southern Vermont.* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to the combination ofheavy snow, sleet, and ice. Power outages are expected along thewestern slopes of the Green Mountains where strong winds are alsolikely today.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of moderate to heavy snow thismorning with gradual transition to sleet and areas of freezingrain across central, southern and eastern Vermont and parts of theAdirondack Mountains, while mostly snow is expected near theInternational Border. Any mix precipitation will transition backto all snow by this evening.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest on roadconditions in Vermont, visit https://newengland511.org and for NewYork, visit https://511ny.org.

National Weather Service

High Wind Watch issued February 16 at 2:45AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast,northwest, and southern Vermont.* WHEN...From this evening through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especiallyfor high profile vehicles.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior tothe onset of winds.

National Weather Service