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See what we have to look forward to – May 13, 2021

Downed trees and power lines close Peru School on Tuesday, March 17

The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Locally strong winds, heavy rain, then a burst of snow in Vermont, New York Monday

Scattered outages, locally slick travel possible through Tuesday morning Click here for teh MYNBC5 story 

Ice jams and flooding wreak havoc across Northern N.Y.

Evacuations underway along the Saranac River in Morrisonville Tuesday morning Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Ausable Chasm March 7 vs. March 8, 2026

Click here to view the Peru Gazette video 

State of Emergency Declared for Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester and Contiguous Counties

Albany, February, 21, 2026, NYS News Release  – Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a State of Emergency in Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester and contiguous counties, and activated the New York National Guard as a blizzard is forecast to […]

Lake Champlain fully freezes for the first time in 7 years

Click here for the vtdigger story 

My NBC reports this is the coldest winter in many years

February 13, 2026   

MY NBC 5 says Lake Champlain is Frozen Over – First Ice in 7 years

February 13, 2025 

Peru, NY Extended Weather Forecast

As of February 9, 1016 at 7:26 a.m.   

National Weather Service: Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Governor’s winter storm prep update

Beginning 12 a.m. Sunday, All Commercial Vehicles Required to Travel Exclusively in the Right Travel Lane on All State Roads, including the New York State Thruway At Governor Hochul’s Direction, State of Emergency Remains in Place Statewide New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111 January 24, NYS News Release […]

National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning into Monday

Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of extreme cold and massive weekend storm

Extreme Cold Watches in Effect from 7 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday for the North Country; Feels-Like Temperatures as Low as Negative 50 Degrees Possible Friday Night and Negative 30 Degrees Saturday Night New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111 NYS News Release of Jan. 23, 2026 – […]

Powder snow coming to Vermont and northern New York

Click here for the WPTZ news story 

Very low temperatures and some snow on the 10-Day weather forecast

The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026.

The campus will be closed to all activities.   The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Unsung hero guides Vermont skiers with snow reporting

Click here for the WCAX News story 

A Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the Adirondacks & central/south VT, 5 pm today to 10 am Sun.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the Adirondacks & central/south VT, 5 pm today to 10 am Sun. A mix of snow/sleet/freezing rain moves into the region this eve & continues overnight. Travel will likely become hazardous tonight into Sunday.

Slow Down to Prevent Winter Slips & Falls

Plattsburgh, News Release, January 5, 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents to take precautions to avoid a slip and fall injury this winter. Hazards like black ice and compacted snow, that are often hidden on sidewalks, parking lots, and stairs can increase your chance of a slip and fall. Inadequate snow removal or lighting and […]

2025 Regional Precipitation Totals

New Year’s snow drop: Another 1 to 3 feet forecast for Central NY areas north of Thruway

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Venue change puts Lake Placid front and center for Olympic hopefuls

U.S. Ski and Snowboard announced a change in venue for two World Cup events due to unseasonably warm weather in Park City, Utah. Click here for the WPTZ News story 

Winds gusts up to 55 mph on Thursday

A Wind Advisory has been issued for much of northern New York and portions of Vermont for tomorrow. Strong southerly winds are expected to develop during the day tomorrow, with gusts up to 55 mph possible. Be sure to secure any outdoor objects, like decorations, as gusty winds may blow them around.