An arctic front moved across Vermont during the evening of March 1st delivering arctic air on strong winds during the overnight of March 1st-2nd. Persistent northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 40-50 mph began around 9 pm March 1st and continued until daybreak March 2nd. These strong winds combined with ambient temperatures of 5 below to 5 above zero created wind chills in the 15 to 30 below zero range. Nearly 10,000 customers lost power during the event.

Strong Wind in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range, including 48 mph in Plattsburgh Bay and 50 mph at Colchester Reef.

Strong Wind in WESTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range, including 53 mph at Burlington Int'l Airport and 50 mph at Colchester Reef.

Strong Wind in WESTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in WESTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-45 mph range, including 46 mph at KMVL.

Strong Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph in Caledonia county, including 53 mph in Waterford and 50 mph in Lyndonville.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several reports of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph in Washington county, including 51 mph at the MPV airport in Berlin and along Interstate 89.

Strong Wind in EASTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range, including 53 mph at Gifford State Park.

Strong Wind in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in WESTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-45 mph range, including 48 mph in Fair Haven and 45 mph at Rutland airport.

Strong Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 35-45 mph range.

Strong Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in excess of 45 mph, including 48 mph in Wilder and 52 mph in Brookfield.

Strong Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range.