he National Weather Service (NWS) issued Winter weather warning issued for large areas of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire Freezing rain and light snow is expected over the weekend of November 15-17, 2025. impacting the movement of hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists;. Faced with scenarios of potential accidents and travel delays due to anticipated difficulties on urban routes and roads, meteorological and emergency management authorities have activated precautionary protocols.
According to the official report from N.W.S.published in the office Albany (New York), Burlington (Vermont) and Gray (Maine, New Hampshire Manager)the advisory includes specific warnings about the risk of power outages due to ice formation, slippery roads, and ice accumulation on trees and power lines. This notice covers Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning and is aimed at rural and urban residents and travelers. climate platform weather channel and federal agencies NOAA They check the validity and technical details of the predictions.
As published newsweek According to official bulletins, this type of event represents one of the first challenges of the winter season for ground transportation infrastructure in the northeastern United States. The affected areas include both local busy roads and routes to tourist destinations, and are receiving increased public attention ahead of the holiday travel period.
report of Albany NWS Contains counties of hamilton, warren, fulton Up to an inch of ice accumulation and up to an inch of snow is expected in upstate New York. places like Bolton Landing, Warrensburg, Sabatis and Lake Karoga They are within the warning zone. he Burlington NWS incorporates counties of franklin, clinton, essex Up to 5 millimeters of ice has accumulated in Vermont. for new hampshireGray’s office refers to the following counties: carol, grafton, coosCovers cities like . conway, woodstock, bethlehem and albanyAccording to information released by NOAA and weather channel.
The current warning is national weather bureau to 4 p.m. in this area. Saturday, November 15th until early morning on Sunday, November 16th. According to the last breaking news report, the most dangerous times occur at night and early in the morning. Some parts of Vermont will remain under a warning until 7 a.m. Sunday. If weather conditions change, alerts may be adjusted based on regular updates. NOAA.
of freezing rain and snow A thin film of ice may form on surfaces such as roads, bridges, and sidewalks. he N.W.S. It warns of increased chances of traffic accidents, falls and power outages due to ice buildup on cables and trees. “Even light build-up can make surfaces slippery, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries,” the agency detailed in a regional bulletin. Secondary roads, rural roads, and poorly managed urban traffic are particularly vulnerable. newsweek and weather channel They highlight the danger of the first freezing precipitation of the season, as road surfaces are poorly prepared and traffic is normal at this time of year.
Key recommendations reported by N.W.S. and NOAA include:
- Postpone non-essential travel and avoid traveling at night.
- Please check the weather forecast before you depart.
- Adapt speed and driving mode to route conditions.
- Equip your vehicle with chains, cleats, blankets, and basic food.
- Be especially careful when walking on sidewalks, slopes, and shaded areas.
he New York Department of Transportation and Vermont Emergency Management Agency Confirmed distribution of salt and anti-icing agents to priority routes and access. State officials are on alert responding to downed branches and downed power lines.
of freezing rain According to reports, the winter situation may affect local logistics and routes used for travel specific to the start of the country’s festive cycle. newsweek. The experts consulted were NOAA They predict delays in ground transportation and possible reorganization of flights and public services. Authorities advise residents to stay informed through official channels and adapt their travel plans to the latest information from authorities. N.W.S. and appealed to various state authorities over the weekend.
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