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Spring has arrived in the NEK!

We’ve finally had some spring like weather here in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. On Tuesday the high temperature got up to 45°. Wednesday was even warmer reaching 51° here in Island pond. Yesterday was a lot cooler with temps only getting up in to the mid 30’s. We also haven’t been below zero at night for over a week!

Temperatures over the past 7 days

Temperatures over the past 7 days

Despite the recent warming, there is still a lot of snow pack in the region.

Island Pond webcam

Island Pond webcam

32" on the snow stake at Coles Pond in Walden, VT.

32″ on the snow stake at Coles Pond in Walden, VT.

Milder days ahead?

After two cold mornings, -15° Monday and -18° this morning, milder temperatures are ahead. Highs are expected to be in the upper 20’s over the next few days as a coastal low moves up the coast of New England. The storm is far enough off the coast that it shouldn’t effect us other than a few flurries and some wind. By Friday we should see temperatures rise in to the low 40’s. Highs should remain in the 40’s throughout the upcoming weekend.

Island Pond tops the chart for this mornings lowest temperature in northern VT/NY

Island Pond tops the chart for this mornings lowest temperature in northern VT/NY

The winter that won’t quit

Even though Spring started a few days ago Winter doesn’t seem to want to give up here in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, or much of the northeast US for that mater. On Thursday morning, the first day of Spring, we picked up 4 ” of new snow in Island Pond. Yesterday we had a light snow most of the day that didn’t amount to any accumulation. The sun angle is so strong this time of year that even though it’s hidden behind the clouds it’s hard for the snow to accumulate during the daylight hours unless it’s really coming down. We are expecting 2-4 inches of snow today /tonight as another cold front swings through the area. After the front comes through we will have to deal with more cold weather through most of the upcoming week.

As you can see from a current image from our webcam, there is still over 2 feet of snowpack on the ground here in Island Pond.

Current snow depth as of 3/22/14

Current snow depth as of 3/22/14