Weather Forecast for Stowe

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of northern New York and much of Vermont. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero are possible in the Adirondacks. Elsewhere, minimum wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero are possible.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Southern Clinton County in northern New York... Southeastern Franklin County in northern New York... Northeastern Essex County in northern New York... West central Lamoille County in northwestern Vermont... Grand Isle County in northwestern Vermont... Northern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont... Southwestern Franklin County in northwestern Vermont... * Until 215 PM EST. * At 115 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located near Redford, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways... Interstate 87 between mile markers 132 and 161. Interstate 89 between mile markers 87 and 122. Locations impacted include... Essex Junction, Burlington International Airport, Dannemora, Plattsburgh International Airport, South Burlington, Burlington, Keeseville, Jay, Westford, Colchester, Essex Junction Village, Georgia, Black Brook, Saranac, Grand Isle, St. Albans Town, North Hero, Milton, AuSable, and Schuyler Falls.

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...All of northern New York and much of Vermont. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. This period of cold temperatures is particularly dangerous and well outside of typically experienced temperature conditions. Risk of hypothermia and frostbite is unusually high, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, those that do not have ready access to adequate heat, or are outdoors and not taking actions to mitigate these conditions.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Plan on staying in a location with adequate heating and limit you time outdoors. Do not use portable kerosene heaters or other unventilated combustion heating sources indoors. This may lead to death from carbon monoxide poisoning or cause a fire. Ensure mitigating actions are being taken, especially for vulnerable populations.