Weather and disaster in Vermont runs on river flooding, winter storms, summer severe weather and the emergency response that follows, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in storm impacts, road and rail disruptions, emergency declarations and the long recovery that comes after.
A new University of Vermont assessment documents long-term climate changes across the state, from warmer winters to heavier precipitation.
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Do you think Vermont's winters and weather are getting worse for your household?
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Is now a good time to ensure your home is prepared for unseasonably cold temperatures?
Residents across Vermont and northern New York can expect temperatures to drop into the low 20s as a cold front arrives.
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Do you feel your local area is becoming better prepared for extreme weather events?
Storm remnants are projected to move through the state starting late Sunday afternoon.
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Should your local community prioritize hardening infrastructure to better withstand future natural disasters?
Federal funding will support infrastructure repairs and debris removal across several Vermont communities.
A video shows the unusual animal crossing a rainy road in North Pomfret, Vermont, before disappearing into the woods.
Vermont reporting spans flash flooding along river valleys, ice and snow on mountain roads, damaging summer storms, and the state and federal aid that follows. Coverage reaches from the Champlain Valley to the Northeast Kingdom and the mountain towns in between. Mud season and the spring thaw bring their own pattern of washouts and road closures that repeat year to year. Rural communities with limited road access often face the longest stretches without power or supplies.
