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Happy Thursday!
Temperatures are a few degrees cooler than yesterday with highs reaching the mid to upper 20s this afternoon. There are still a few lingering snow flurries and those will stick around today. But we'll also have some nice breaks of sunshine!
Temperatures are a few degrees cooler than yesterday with highs reaching the mid to upper 20s this afternoon. There are still a few lingering snow flurries and those will stick around today. But we'll also have some nice breaks of sunshine!
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Happy Thursday!
Temperatures are a few degrees cooler than yesterday with highs reaching the mid to upper 20s this afternoon. There are still a few lingering snow flurries and those will stick around today. But we'll also have some nice breaks of sunshine!
Temperatures are a few degrees cooler than yesterday with highs reaching the mid to upper 20s this afternoon. There are still a few lingering snow flurries and those will stick around today. But we'll also have some nice breaks of sunshine!
Tomorrow night is our last shot of arctic air for the foreseeable future. Frigid morning temps Friday will give way to more seasonable conditions by the afternoon🌡️📈
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Tomorrow night is our last shot of arctic air for the foreseeable future. Frigid morning temps Friday will give way to more seasonable conditions by the afternoon🌡️📈
If February snowfall continues at this rate, this would be the first winter since 2010-2011 where all three months of meteorological winter have above-average snowfall❄️
February 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
If February snowfall continues at this rate, this would be the first winter since 2010-2011 where all three months of meteorological winter have above-average snowfall❄️
The Vermont Senate gave preliminary approval on Wednesday to a bill banning police, including federal ICE agents, from wearing masks.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/11/vermont-senate-approves-bill-banning-police-wearing-masks/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/11/vermont-senate-approves-bill-banning-police-wearing-masks/
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Vermont Senate gave preliminary approval on Wednesday to a bill banning police, including federal ICE agents, from wearing masks.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/11/vermont-senate-approves-bill-banning-police-wearing-masks/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/11/vermont-senate-approves-bill-banning-police-wearing-masks/
⛄UPDATED SNOW TOTALS⛄
Here's a look at the snowfall so far across our region! Our high point is Glover with 6.1" of snow as of mid-morning. Generally, snow totals range from 3-5" of snow with a bit more in the higher elevations and slightly less across the valleys of southern Vermont.
Here's a look at the snowfall so far across our region! Our high point is Glover with 6.1" of snow as of mid-morning. Generally, snow totals range from 3-5" of snow with a bit more in the higher elevations and slightly less across the valleys of southern Vermont.
February 11, 2026 at 3:35 PM
⛄UPDATED SNOW TOTALS⛄
Here's a look at the snowfall so far across our region! Our high point is Glover with 6.1" of snow as of mid-morning. Generally, snow totals range from 3-5" of snow with a bit more in the higher elevations and slightly less across the valleys of southern Vermont.
Here's a look at the snowfall so far across our region! Our high point is Glover with 6.1" of snow as of mid-morning. Generally, snow totals range from 3-5" of snow with a bit more in the higher elevations and slightly less across the valleys of southern Vermont.
An overdue lunch tab has landed Vermont’s former Capitol police chief in hot water.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/former-vermont-capitol-police-chief-owes-hefty-lunch-tab/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/former-vermont-capitol-police-chief-owes-hefty-lunch-tab/
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
An overdue lunch tab has landed Vermont’s former Capitol police chief in hot water.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/former-vermont-capitol-police-chief-owes-hefty-lunch-tab/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/former-vermont-capitol-police-chief-owes-hefty-lunch-tab/
SCATTERED SNOW TODAY
Snow showers continue on and off through the rest of the day with temperatures near normal in the upper 20s and low 30s. The snow will taper off overnight, leaving an additional trace to 2" away from the mountains and up to 6" in the higher elevations.
Snow showers continue on and off through the rest of the day with temperatures near normal in the upper 20s and low 30s. The snow will taper off overnight, leaving an additional trace to 2" away from the mountains and up to 6" in the higher elevations.
February 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
SCATTERED SNOW TODAY
Snow showers continue on and off through the rest of the day with temperatures near normal in the upper 20s and low 30s. The snow will taper off overnight, leaving an additional trace to 2" away from the mountains and up to 6" in the higher elevations.
Snow showers continue on and off through the rest of the day with temperatures near normal in the upper 20s and low 30s. The snow will taper off overnight, leaving an additional trace to 2" away from the mountains and up to 6" in the higher elevations.
Lawson's Finest Liquids prepares to celebrate a local Olympian in Vermont's Own: Waitsfield ❄️ Tune into the story on tonight's Channel 3 News at Six.
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Lawson's Finest Liquids prepares to celebrate a local Olympian in Vermont's Own: Waitsfield ❄️ Tune into the story on tonight's Channel 3 News at Six.
Governor Phil Scott says Vermonters are now safer thanks to his new Accountability Court.
Watch Darren Perron's exclusive interview with Governor Scott: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Watch Darren Perron's exclusive interview with Governor Scott: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Governor Phil Scott says Vermonters are now safer thanks to his new Accountability Court.
Watch Darren Perron's exclusive interview with Governor Scott: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Watch Darren Perron's exclusive interview with Governor Scott: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Vermonter Ben Ogden won a silver medal in the Olympic cross-country sprint on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Games.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/vermonter-ben-ogden-wins-silver-cross-country-sprint/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/vermonter-ben-ogden-wins-silver-cross-country-sprint/
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Vermonter Ben Ogden won a silver medal in the Olympic cross-country sprint on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Games.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/vermonter-ben-ogden-wins-silver-cross-country-sprint/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/10/vermonter-ben-ogden-wins-silver-cross-country-sprint/
⛄WHEN DOES THE SNOW START?⛄
Snow arrives in northern NY late morning/early afternoon and continues to push eastward into VT and NH through the afternoon and early evening. The heaviest of the snow will be around 5-7pm. Please go slowly and use caution on the roads!
Snow arrives in northern NY late morning/early afternoon and continues to push eastward into VT and NH through the afternoon and early evening. The heaviest of the snow will be around 5-7pm. Please go slowly and use caution on the roads!
February 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
⛄WHEN DOES THE SNOW START?⛄
Snow arrives in northern NY late morning/early afternoon and continues to push eastward into VT and NH through the afternoon and early evening. The heaviest of the snow will be around 5-7pm. Please go slowly and use caution on the roads!
Snow arrives in northern NY late morning/early afternoon and continues to push eastward into VT and NH through the afternoon and early evening. The heaviest of the snow will be around 5-7pm. Please go slowly and use caution on the roads!
🌅BRIGHTER MORNINGS!🌅
Today is the first sunrise before 7am since late November! Sunrise in Burlington is 6:59am and sunrise will continue to get earlier for about a month. Once we hit March 8th and clocks spring forward sunrise returns to after 7am until March 18th.
Today is the first sunrise before 7am since late November! Sunrise in Burlington is 6:59am and sunrise will continue to get earlier for about a month. Once we hit March 8th and clocks spring forward sunrise returns to after 7am until March 18th.
February 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🌅BRIGHTER MORNINGS!🌅
Today is the first sunrise before 7am since late November! Sunrise in Burlington is 6:59am and sunrise will continue to get earlier for about a month. Once we hit March 8th and clocks spring forward sunrise returns to after 7am until March 18th.
Today is the first sunrise before 7am since late November! Sunrise in Burlington is 6:59am and sunrise will continue to get earlier for about a month. Once we hit March 8th and clocks spring forward sunrise returns to after 7am until March 18th.
A few snow showers are moving through southern Vermont early this morning. With road temperatures in the single digits and low teens, snow could accumulate on roadways and cause localized slick spots. Then more widespread travel impacts are expected as heavy snow moves through this evening.
February 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM
A few snow showers are moving through southern Vermont early this morning. With road temperatures in the single digits and low teens, snow could accumulate on roadways and cause localized slick spots. Then more widespread travel impacts are expected as heavy snow moves through this evening.
The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include most of our region ahead of this afternoon's snow. Heavy snow is likely through this evening with snow showers continuing through tomorrow. A widespread 2-4" of snow is likely with higher amounts in the mountains.
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include most of our region ahead of this afternoon's snow. Heavy snow is likely through this evening with snow showers continuing through tomorrow. A widespread 2-4" of snow is likely with higher amounts in the mountains.
11 people were arrested, 2 more cited by police Monday during a sit-in at a DHS office in Williston. The group was protesting ICE actions and wanted the lease with ICE ended. Read more: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/police-arrest-protesters-during-sit-in-williston-dhs-facility/
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
11 people were arrested, 2 more cited by police Monday during a sit-in at a DHS office in Williston. The group was protesting ICE actions and wanted the lease with ICE ended. Read more: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/police-arrest-protesters-during-sit-in-williston-dhs-facility/
A rescue on Camel’s Hump saves two hikers thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers. Drew Clymer, Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator and Michael Chiarella with Richmond Rescue talk about the response: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
February 10, 2026 at 2:53 AM
A rescue on Camel’s Hump saves two hikers thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers. Drew Clymer, Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator and Michael Chiarella with Richmond Rescue talk about the response: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
Snowfall returns tomorrow evening🌨️ Total accumulations will be moderate, but impacts elevated due snowfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour –especially during the evening commute⚠️
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Snowfall returns tomorrow evening🌨️ Total accumulations will be moderate, but impacts elevated due snowfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour –especially during the evening commute⚠️
Burlington now has 4 days this winter where the wind chill was minus 20 degrees or colder🥶
That is twice the average for this decade, but less than half of what the average was prior to the 1990s📊
That is twice the average for this decade, but less than half of what the average was prior to the 1990s📊
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Burlington now has 4 days this winter where the wind chill was minus 20 degrees or colder🥶
That is twice the average for this decade, but less than half of what the average was prior to the 1990s📊
That is twice the average for this decade, but less than half of what the average was prior to the 1990s📊
Two hikers were rescued from Camel’s Hump Saturday night after becoming stranded in frigid conditions near the summit.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Two hikers were rescued from Camel’s Hump Saturday night after becoming stranded in frigid conditions near the summit.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/hikers-rescued-camels-hump-extreme-cold/
The coldest temperature ever recorded in each state is -50° in both New Hampshire and Vermont, and -52° for New York!🥶
The coldest locations in our viewing area this morning in each state were -34° in Northumberland, New Hampshire, -29° in East Haven, Vermont, and -21° in Lake Placid, New York.
The coldest locations in our viewing area this morning in each state were -34° in Northumberland, New Hampshire, -29° in East Haven, Vermont, and -21° in Lake Placid, New York.
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The coldest temperature ever recorded in each state is -50° in both New Hampshire and Vermont, and -52° for New York!🥶
The coldest locations in our viewing area this morning in each state were -34° in Northumberland, New Hampshire, -29° in East Haven, Vermont, and -21° in Lake Placid, New York.
The coldest locations in our viewing area this morning in each state were -34° in Northumberland, New Hampshire, -29° in East Haven, Vermont, and -21° in Lake Placid, New York.
Vermont posted the largest population decline in the country last year, losing more than 1,800 residents, a trend the governor’s been fighting for years that’s worrisome for the economy.
Full interview: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Full interview: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Vermont posted the largest population decline in the country last year, losing more than 1,800 residents, a trend the governor’s been fighting for years that’s worrisome for the economy.
Full interview: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Full interview: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/09/you-can-quote-me-february-8-2026/
Widespread snow will arrive in northern NY first tomorrow afternoon and push eastward into Vermont and New Hampshire by tomorrow evening. It does look like we'll be seeing some heavy snow with this system which could lead to low visibility and snowy roads during the evening commute.
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Widespread snow will arrive in northern NY first tomorrow afternoon and push eastward into Vermont and New Hampshire by tomorrow evening. It does look like we'll be seeing some heavy snow with this system which could lead to low visibility and snowy roads during the evening commute.