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Freezing Rain Alert: Hazardous Travel, Power Outages Expected

12/29/2025

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Weather Alert: Freezing Rain

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the Tri-State Area and parts of Vermont due to freezing rain.
Freezing rain is expected to develop Sunday evening, creating hazardous travel and power outages along and east of the Green Mountains and in the Adirondacks.
Ice accumulation could exceed a quarter inch in some areas, and temperatures will rise above freezing by Monday morning, turning freezing rain to plain rain.

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New England: Winter Storm

A winter storm will impact New England starting Sunday evening, bringing freezing rain, sleet, and rain.
Precipitation begins after 10 p.m., with minimal impact by morning.
Boston is expected to transition to rain by 6 a.m., while icy conditions may persist in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Ice accumulation could reach up to a third of an inch in Northern New England, raising concerns for power outages.

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Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed the Northeastern United States. With up to 50 inches of snow and winds exceeding 45 mph, the storm disrupted transportation and communication, prompting infrastructure changes like underground railways. Today's winter weather warnings reflect ongoing vulnerabilities to severe storms, emphasizing the need for improved emergency preparedness.

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Weather Alert: Freezing Rain

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the Tri-State Area and parts of Vermont due to freezing rain.
Freezing rain is expected to develop Sunday evening, creating hazardous travel and power outages along and east of the Green Mountains and in the Adirondacks.
Ice accumulation could exceed a quarter inch in some areas, and temperatures will rise above freezing by Monday morning, turning freezing rain to plain rain.

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