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It's another dangerously cold morning!🥶
Make sure to bundle up as you head out the door this morning. The extreme cold is sticking around this morning with wind chills potentially as low as 30° below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for our region until 10am.
Make sure to bundle up as you head out the door this morning. The extreme cold is sticking around this morning with wind chills potentially as low as 30° below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for our region until 10am.
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
It's another dangerously cold morning!🥶
Make sure to bundle up as you head out the door this morning. The extreme cold is sticking around this morning with wind chills potentially as low as 30° below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for our region until 10am.
Make sure to bundle up as you head out the door this morning. The extreme cold is sticking around this morning with wind chills potentially as low as 30° below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for our region until 10am.
📷: Ken Rachlis, "As the skies turned from blue to pink at sunset, the Snow Moon rises over Camel’s Hump. Taken 1/31/26 from south of Huntington Center."
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📷: Ken Rachlis, "As the skies turned from blue to pink at sunset, the Snow Moon rises over Camel’s Hump. Taken 1/31/26 from south of Huntington Center."
Snowfall tonight, but be prepared as the snow tapers for bitterly cold wind chills and periods of blowing snow Saturday into Sunday❄️⚠️
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Snowfall tonight, but be prepared as the snow tapers for bitterly cold wind chills and periods of blowing snow Saturday into Sunday❄️⚠️
After this weekend's dangerously cold wind chills, a gradual moderation in temperatures could have high temps above freezing towards the middle of the month.
February 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
After this weekend's dangerously cold wind chills, a gradual moderation in temperatures could have high temps above freezing towards the middle of the month.
Reports of a package exploding in a U.S. Postal Service truck on Friday turned out to be a leaking can of dog repellent.
☣️ Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/06/dog-repellent-spray-blame-hazmat-response-outside-vt-post-office/
☣️ Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/06/dog-repellent-spray-blame-hazmat-response-outside-vt-post-office/
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Reports of a package exploding in a U.S. Postal Service truck on Friday turned out to be a leaking can of dog repellent.
☣️ Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/06/dog-repellent-spray-blame-hazmat-response-outside-vt-post-office/
☣️ Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/06/dog-repellent-spray-blame-hazmat-response-outside-vt-post-office/
Governor Phil Scott this week defended his criticism of ICE actions in Minneapolis, calling one shooting a “cold-blooded murder” and saying the Trump administration’s approach was “egregious.”
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/scott-calls-ice-shooting-cold-blooded-murder-urges-trump-act/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/scott-calls-ice-shooting-cold-blooded-murder-urges-trump-act/
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Governor Phil Scott this week defended his criticism of ICE actions in Minneapolis, calling one shooting a “cold-blooded murder” and saying the Trump administration’s approach was “egregious.”
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/scott-calls-ice-shooting-cold-blooded-murder-urges-trump-act/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/scott-calls-ice-shooting-cold-blooded-murder-urges-trump-act/
A Vershire, Vermont home has earned the dubious distinction of being the “Ugliest House in America.”
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/vermont-home-wins-dubious-honor-ugliest-house-america/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/vermont-home-wins-dubious-honor-ugliest-house-america/
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A Vershire, Vermont home has earned the dubious distinction of being the “Ugliest House in America.”
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/vermont-home-wins-dubious-honor-ugliest-house-america/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/05/vermont-home-wins-dubious-honor-ugliest-house-america/
EXTREME COLD ALERTS have been issued for our region ahead of this weekend. Wind chills could reach as low as -40°. With wind chills this cold, it's possible for frostbite to form on exposed skin in as little as 10-30 minutes.
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
EXTREME COLD ALERTS have been issued for our region ahead of this weekend. Wind chills could reach as low as -40°. With wind chills this cold, it's possible for frostbite to form on exposed skin in as little as 10-30 minutes.
🌞DAYLIGHT MILESTONE🌞
Have you noticed brighter mornings or evenings as sunrise is getting earlier and sunset is getting later? Today in Burlington sunrise was at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:07pm, giving us a FULL 10 HOURS of daylight for the first time this year!
Have you noticed brighter mornings or evenings as sunrise is getting earlier and sunset is getting later? Today in Burlington sunrise was at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:07pm, giving us a FULL 10 HOURS of daylight for the first time this year!
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🌞DAYLIGHT MILESTONE🌞
Have you noticed brighter mornings or evenings as sunrise is getting earlier and sunset is getting later? Today in Burlington sunrise was at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:07pm, giving us a FULL 10 HOURS of daylight for the first time this year!
Have you noticed brighter mornings or evenings as sunrise is getting earlier and sunset is getting later? Today in Burlington sunrise was at 7:06am and sunset will be at 5:07pm, giving us a FULL 10 HOURS of daylight for the first time this year!
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the areas shaded in teal. The watch goes into effect Saturday and will remain in effect until Sunday afternoon. There will be an elevated frostbite risk as wind chills could reach -40°. For more information download the WCAX First Alert Weather App.
February 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the areas shaded in teal. The watch goes into effect Saturday and will remain in effect until Sunday afternoon. There will be an elevated frostbite risk as wind chills could reach -40°. For more information download the WCAX First Alert Weather App.
We're experiencing the most total amount of days below freezing since 2011 and the fourth most in 25 years! This winter even cracks the top 30% of all winters on record so far!🥶
February 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
We're experiencing the most total amount of days below freezing since 2011 and the fourth most in 25 years! This winter even cracks the top 30% of all winters on record so far!🥶
If you ride the bus with Green Mountain Transit, you’ve probably already experienced service line reductions. GMT now says more are coming.
Story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/green-mountain-transit-faces-dire-fiscal-cliff-fy28/
Story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/green-mountain-transit-faces-dire-fiscal-cliff-fy28/
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
If you ride the bus with Green Mountain Transit, you’ve probably already experienced service line reductions. GMT now says more are coming.
Story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/green-mountain-transit-faces-dire-fiscal-cliff-fy28/
Story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/green-mountain-transit-faces-dire-fiscal-cliff-fy28/
It's not the duration but the intensity of our recent cold weather that is exceptional🌡️
The number of consecutive days below freezing isn't notable, but our most recent stretch from Jan 24th-Feb 1st actually ranked the 13th longest stretch spent below 20°🥶
The number of consecutive days below freezing isn't notable, but our most recent stretch from Jan 24th-Feb 1st actually ranked the 13th longest stretch spent below 20°🥶
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It's not the duration but the intensity of our recent cold weather that is exceptional🌡️
The number of consecutive days below freezing isn't notable, but our most recent stretch from Jan 24th-Feb 1st actually ranked the 13th longest stretch spent below 20°🥶
The number of consecutive days below freezing isn't notable, but our most recent stretch from Jan 24th-Feb 1st actually ranked the 13th longest stretch spent below 20°🥶
A clash between national politics, civil rights, and judicial ethics surrounded Drescher’s nomination.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/03/vermont-senate-confirms-supreme-court-nominees-after-contentious-debate/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/03/vermont-senate-confirms-supreme-court-nominees-after-contentious-debate/
February 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A clash between national politics, civil rights, and judicial ethics surrounded Drescher’s nomination.
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/03/vermont-senate-confirms-supreme-court-nominees-after-contentious-debate/
Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/03/vermont-senate-confirms-supreme-court-nominees-after-contentious-debate/
A longtime Vermont resident and father of five who was detained by federal immigration agents while waiting in his cab at the Burlington airport was freed on bail Wednesday.
Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/vt-cab-driver-who-was-detained-by-ice-released-bail/
Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/vt-cab-driver-who-was-detained-by-ice-released-bail/
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A longtime Vermont resident and father of five who was detained by federal immigration agents while waiting in his cab at the Burlington airport was freed on bail Wednesday.
Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/vt-cab-driver-who-was-detained-by-ice-released-bail/
Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/04/vt-cab-driver-who-was-detained-by-ice-released-bail/
On tonight's Vermont's Own, Cat Viglienzoni takes us to Cochran's Ski Area in Richmond ⛷️
We're telling the stories of every town & city in the state, with a new location each week-- Richmond will be 34 of 252. Check out previous stories: https://www.wcax.com/news/vermonts-own/
We're telling the stories of every town & city in the state, with a new location each week-- Richmond will be 34 of 252. Check out previous stories: https://www.wcax.com/news/vermonts-own/
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
On tonight's Vermont's Own, Cat Viglienzoni takes us to Cochran's Ski Area in Richmond ⛷️
We're telling the stories of every town & city in the state, with a new location each week-- Richmond will be 34 of 252. Check out previous stories: https://www.wcax.com/news/vermonts-own/
We're telling the stories of every town & city in the state, with a new location each week-- Richmond will be 34 of 252. Check out previous stories: https://www.wcax.com/news/vermonts-own/
SLICK ROADS WEDNESDAY MORNING
We're tracking snow showers this morning causing slick spots on some roads. Take your time during this morning's commute and drive safely! Download the free WCAX First Alert Weather App to see if snow is falling near you with our live satellite and radar.
We're tracking snow showers this morning causing slick spots on some roads. Take your time during this morning's commute and drive safely! Download the free WCAX First Alert Weather App to see if snow is falling near you with our live satellite and radar.
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
SLICK ROADS WEDNESDAY MORNING
We're tracking snow showers this morning causing slick spots on some roads. Take your time during this morning's commute and drive safely! Download the free WCAX First Alert Weather App to see if snow is falling near you with our live satellite and radar.
We're tracking snow showers this morning causing slick spots on some roads. Take your time during this morning's commute and drive safely! Download the free WCAX First Alert Weather App to see if snow is falling near you with our live satellite and radar.
