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How many inches of snow have fallen in Vermont? Here are the totals so far

Elizabeth Murray
Burlington Free Press

Snow had tapered off in Burlington by the afternoon of Jan. 16, but snowfall reports from around the state continued coming in to the National Weather Service. 

As of around 12:30 p.m., Washington County reported the highest snow total so far, with 8.2 inches in Barre, according to the service, which is based at the Burlington International Airport. Closer to Burlington, Jericho had seen the highest snowfall in Chittenden County with 6 inches.

Snow plow driver makes quick work of roads and driveways in downtown Burlington Jan. 16, 2020.

So, how much snow has fallen so far?

The top 10 snowfall totals as of Thursday afternoon were reported to be:

  1. Barre: 8.2 inches reported at 12:15 p.m.
  2. Ripton: 8 inches reported at 9:20 a.m.
  3. Topsham: 7.7 inches reported at 10:43 a.m.
  4. Monkton: 6.5 inches reported at 9:51 a.m.
  5. Brookfield: 6.2 inches reported at 11:41 a.m.
  6. Jericho: 6 inches reported at 11:40 a.m.
  7. Mt. Philo State Park: 6 inches reported at 8:40 a.m.
  8. Essex Center: 5.7 inches reported at 9:26 a.m. 
  9. Chelsea: 5.7 inches reported at 8:46 a.m.
  10. Tunbridge: 5.7 inches reported at 9:30 a.m.
Dog walking through the driving snow in downtown Burlington Jan. 16, 2020

What was the snow forecast for this storm?

As of Thursday morning, much of the state remained under a winter weather advisory and was expected to receive anywhere between 2 and 6 inches of snow by the end of the storm, the National Weather Service said. In some northern counties — including Franklin, Orleans, Lamoille, Grand Isle and parts of Chittenden — about 5 to 10 inches were expected and those areas were under a winter storm warning. 

"Areas of blowing snow this afternoon could significantly reduce visibility and make for additional travel issues," the National Weather Service said in its warning.

Snow throughout the state was expected to taper off by Thursday night. 

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Contact Elizabeth Murray at 802-651-4835 or emurray@freepressmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at @LizMurrayBFP.

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