Extreme Cold Warning

Locations Affected

Basin Mountain, NY ∙ Franklin, VT ∙ Louisville, NY ∙ Craftsbury Common, VT ∙ Clinton, NY ∙ Holland, VT ∙ Dorset Mountain, VT ∙ Randolph, VT ∙ Lower Websterville, VT ∙ West Topsham, VT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 1222 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 33 below. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. This period of cold temperatures is particularly dangerous and well outside of typically experienced temperature conditions. Risk of hypothermia and frostbite is unusually high, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, those that do not have ready access to adequate heat, or are outdoors and not taking actions to mitigate these conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest period will be around sunrise today, and just after sunset tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Plan on staying in a location with adequate heating and limit you time outdoors. Do not use portable kerosene heaters or other unventilated combustion heating sources indoors. This may lead to death from carbon monoxide poisoning or cause a fire. Ensure mitigating actions are being taken, especially for vulnerable populations.

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