12/28/2025
Ice Before Morning: Freezing Rain Poised to Glaze New York and Vermont Commutes
By late afternoon, the atmosphere across the region is already setting the stage. A shallow layer of cold air is locked in near the ground, while warmer, moisture-laden air slides overhead, a classic setup for freezing rain. Conditions are expected to deteriorate this evening as freezing rain moves into New York, then advances east into Vermont overnight, persisting into much of the Monday morning commute.
The primary impact will be hazardous travel. Roads, bridges, and untreated surfaces may quickly become coated in ice, making even short trips unpredictable. In areas where ice accumulation is greatest, especially where it coincides with periods of stronger wind, isolated power outages are also possible as ice weighs down tree limbs and utility lines.
Anyone traveling tonight or early Monday should allow extra time and exercise caution. Surfaces that appear merely wet may, in reality, be slick with ice.
Source: National Weather Service Burlington
