A deep and strong low pressure system traveled across the central United States into the lower Great Lakes on December 12th. Meanwhile, low pressure developed along the frontal boundary of the Great Lakes storm in the mid-Atlantic states and strengthened as it moved north across New York and western New England late on the 12th and 13th.
Rain that had fallen on December 12th changed to snow during the afternoon on the 13th as the cold front swept across Vermont accounting for rapidly falling temperatures and a quick freeze. Numerous vehicle accidents occurred due to wet roads that quickly became snow covered and icy.
Snowfall accumulations across Vermont were generally 3 to 7 inches with localized higher amounts in the mountains. Some specific snowfall amounts include; 8 inches in Cornwall (Addison county), Jericho (Chittenden county) Pittsford (Rutland county), 7 inches in Westford (Chittenden county), Morses Mills (Lamoille county), 6 inches in Georgia Center (Franklin county), 5 inches in Eden (Lamoille county) and Cabot (Washington county).

Winter Weather in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of snow fell in Orleans county.

Winter Weather in EASTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to seven inches of snow fell in Rutland county, including; 7 inches in Pittsford, Georgia, 5 inches in Rutland and 4 inches in Danby.

Winter Weather in WESTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to seven inches of snow fell in Rutland county, including; 7 inches in Pittsford, Georgia, 5 inches in Rutland and 4 inches in Danby.

Winter Weather in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to seven inches of snow fell in Franklin county, including; 6 inches in Georgia, 5 inches in Highgate Center and 4 inches in Swanton.

Winter Weather in WESTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to seven inches of snow fell in Franklin county, including; 6 inches in Georgia, 5 inches in Highgate Center and 4 inches in Swanton.

Winter Weather in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to eight inches of snow fell in Chittenden county, including; 8 inches in Jericho, 7 inches in Underhill and Westford, 6 inches in Williston, 5 inches at the NWS office in South Burlington and 3 inches in Colchester.

Winter Weather in WESTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to eight inches of snow fell in Chittenden county, including; 8 inches in Jericho, 7 inches in Underhill and Westford, 6 inches in Williston, 5 inches at the NWS office in South Burlington and 3 inches in Colchester.

Winter Weather in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to five inches of snow fell including 4 inches in Walden, 3 inches in Lyndonville and 2 inches in Sutton, Sheffield and Hardwick.

Winter Weather in WESTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to eight inches of snow fell in Addison county, including; 8 inches in Cornwall, 6 inches in Jerusalem and Lincoln.

Winter Weather in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to seven inches of snow fell in Lamoille county, including; 7 inches in Morses Mills, 5 inches in Eden, 4 inches in Hyde Park and 3 inches in Stowe.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to six inches of snow fell in Washington county, including; 5 inches in Cabot, Morses Mills, 4 inches in Plainfield with 3 inches in Waterbury and Montpelier.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to five inches of snow fell in Orange county.

Winter Weather in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of snow fell in Windsor county.

Winter Weather in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to eight inches of snow fell in Addison county, including; 8 inches in Cornwall, 6 inches in Jerusalem and Lincoln.

Winter Weather in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to five inches of snow fell in Essex county.

Winter Weather in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 13-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 14-DEC-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to five inches of snow fell in Grand Isle county.