The Peru Gazette

Gusts to 50 mph are possible during the day Thursday Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Gusty winds are expected today as a strong cold front moves through the region. The strongest winds are expected tonight between 8 pm and 2 am and could lead to downed trees/limbs, blow around unsecured objects, and make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles. #vtwx #nywx

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · 16h We are running out of time to see a below-zero temperature in Burlington. If the temperature does not fall below 1 tonight, this winter will have the warmest minimum on record. Here are some data highlighting seasonal minimum temperatures in the Burlington area. #vtwx

The countdown to when the snow will begin across the North Country is getting closer. There is some dry air in the low levels, but widespread snow will spread from west to east this evening. Take a look at the graphics below for forecast snow amounts and start time. #vtwx #nywx

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · Did you know we keep records of daily snow depth and snowfall? This may provide a better proxy for how we perceive the winter season than total snowfall. Here’s a summary of Burlington snow depth days, comparing each year going back to the 2010-2011 season. #vtwx

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington We have some bad news for those in search of snow. Our snowfall forecast has lowered for Thu/Fri in favor of freezing drizzle instead. The only good news is that we expect the forecast ice accumulations to be very light, and mainly on elevated surfaces.

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington With temperatures near freezing, areas of black ice will be possible this evening, especially on untreated or elevated road surfaces. Tomorrow, another round of freezing rain and wintry precipitation is expected. Check out http://weather.gov/btv/winter for the details. #vtwx #nywx

The first part of a multifaceted storm arrives late this evening as a period of widespread snowfall. Snow will continue for much of the night, but rates will be light, so there will only be minor accumulations #vtwx #nywx

NWS Burlington Below-normal temperatures are forecasted through the weekend. Breezy winds will bring sub-zero wind chills, especially on Saturday morning.

After a brief period of quiet weather this morning, another storm bringing strong to damaging winds will impact the region. In addition to the winds, widespread snow and wintry mix is expected. Visit http://weather.gov/btv for the latest details about this storm. #nywx #nywx

National Weather Service issuance about 4 PM, January 9, 2023  Damaging winds will cause widespread power outages and may blow down trees across the region tonight. The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom #vtwx #nywx    

National Weather Service graphic

Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]

As of 4 pm Fri: Here’s our latest snow forecast for this weekend’s system. Note there has been a slight northward trend in the low track, so snow amounts have been adjusted upward slightly. The forecast will continue to evolve as we go forward; additional adjustments are likely.

NWS Burlington Don’t look now, but a winter storm tracking up the New England coastline is expected to bring widespread snowfall to the region on Sunday. The highest amounts are expected across southern Vermont with a relatively sharp gradient in snow totals from south to north. #vtwx #nywx

We’ve received reports of patchy freezing drizzle across the region this afternoon. As road temperatures cool below freezing this evening, additional freezing drizzle or light snow may coat area roadways. Please keep in mind the changing road conditions.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Driver ignored closed road sign  Click here for the news10.com story 

Click here for the NCPR story 

The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]

To All Residents of Peru: Due to the excessive rain and stormwater runoff, our water filtration capacity is reduced. The Town of Peru Water Department requests that the residents try to conserve water usage as much as possible until further notice. Thank you so much for your help with this. Courtney Tetrault Town of Peru […]

Click here for the NCPR story 

26-second video