High Wind — Western Chittenden, Vermont

2022-02-01 · Western Chittenden, Vermont

Event narrative

Measured wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were common across Chittenden county, especially along/near the lakeshore. Several branches and small, weak trees downed by winds were the main impacts as well as isolated power outages. A few weak, old barn or shed structures suffered damage as well.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure off the New England coast combined with low pressure across the Great Lakes created a strong south to north pressure gradient across NY/VT. The south-north channel of the Champlain Valley helped funnel these strong winds in the climatological favored areas of northern VT portions of the Champlain Valley.

South winds of 20 to 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 45 mph occurred across much of the Champlain Valley with measured wind gusts in excess of 55 mph in some localized areas (55 mph - Fairfax, 60 mph - Alburg) with some isolated damage to old barns and other vulnerable structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1001359. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.