Winter Storm Warning -- 12 to 20 Inches Expected

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Winter storm warning in effect from 6 pm this evening to 8 pm edt Saturday.

The NWS in burlington has issued a winter storm warning, which is in effect from 6 pm this evening to 8 pm saturday for the entire champlain valley and the north central and northeast sections of vermont. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Snow will overspread the area tonight and be heavy at times through the morning hours on Saturday. The snow will persist saturday afternoon before tapering off a bit Saturday night. Total snow accumulations across the entire champlain valley, and the north central and northeast sections of vermont will be in the 12 to 20 inch range. Gusty north to northeast winds late tonight and saturday will result in some blowing snow and enhance the potential for hazardous travel conditions.

Please stay tuned to noaa weather radio, your local media, or go to www.weather.gov/burlington for further updates on this weather situation.