The combination of a strong High pressure system east of New England combined with an intensifying strong low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes, during the evening of January 10th, created a strong west-east pressure gradient with strong southerly winds of 25 to 35 mph sustained and wind gusts to 60 mph across the northern Champlain Valley. There were thousands of residents/customers without power at various times due to downed lines from fallen limbs or trees.

High Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 16:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph with a measured wind gust of 62 mph at a nearby reef in Lake Champlain. Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 40-45 mph with some isolated 50 mph gusts. Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in WESTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, especially closer to the shores of Lake Champlain.  Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.

Strong Wind in WESTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 10-JAN-17 18:00:00 to 11-JAN-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous measured wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph, especially the closer to Lake Champlain. An offshore measured wind gust of 62 mph at a nearby reef in Lake Champlain.  Isolated to Scattered power outages due to downed tree limbs and small trees on utility lines.