More snow in the forecast adds to Vermont's week of fresh powder

April Barton, Burlington Free Press
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The Green Mountain State has finally become blanketed in white, and the snow keeps piling up. In the space of one week, the region will have received at least three snow storms, with much of the state projected to receive well over a foot of cumulative snow.

Final snowfall totals have been released from this most recent snow storm from Monday, Jan. 23. The measurements varied widely with spotters across the state reporting between less than an inch to nearly 14 inches of snowfall. The next storm on deck is supposed to arrive Wednesday night into Thursday. Vermonters should expect at least a few more inches of powder on top.

As snow falls, a sign warns drivers of cross-country skiers in the area near Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston on Jan. 23, 2023.
As snow falls, a sign warns drivers of cross-country skiers in the area near Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston on Jan. 23, 2023.

Snowfall totals from Monday storm

Snowfall totals are gathered from National Weather Service employees, trained spotters and the general public. When different figures were reported in the same town, the highest total is listed below.

Chittenden County:

  • Burlington: 2.4 inches

  • Charlotte: 3.5 inches

  • Essex Center: 3.2 inches

  • Hinesburg: 3.1 inches

  • Milton: 2 inches

  • Richmond: 3 inches

  • South Burlington: 3.8 inches

  • Underhill: 3.9 inches

  • Westford: 4.2 inches

  • Williston: 5 inches

Other select towns:

  • Montpelier: 5 inches

  • Randolph Center: 11 inches

  • Rutland: 9 inches

  • St. Albans: 1 inch

  • Stowe: 4 inches

The highest recording was in northeast Rochester at 13.9 inches and the lowest were in Swanton and Enosburg Falls at 0.6 inches.

What to expect with Wednesday night storm

Another snow storm is headed our way Wednesday afternoon and is expected to last through Thursday evening.

Heavy snow is possible with one inch falling per hour, most likely Wednesday evening in central and southeastern Vermont, according to the National Weather Service Burlington office. The snow could mix with sleet and freezing rain. Travel could be very difficult, especially during the Thursday morning commute.

As of Tuesday morning, accumulation totals were projected to be between 6 and 9 inches across the state. Chittenden County, north, and northeastern Vermont predictions were slightly lower. Burlington was tracking for 5.1 inches, St. Albans at 5.6, St. Johnsbury at 4.7 and Newport at 3.6 inches.

Stowe was expecting 7 inches, Montpelier and Middlebury around 6 inches and Brattleboro expecting to bring in the most at 8.5 inches.

Contact reporter April Barton at abarton@freepressmedia.com or 802-660-1854. Follow her on Twitter @aprildbarton.

This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont snowfall totals and next winter storm predictions