An extremely powerful winter storm located in the eastern Great Lakes and Ontario delivered strong southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts of 50-60+ mph during the morning hours to higher elevations, western slopes of the Green mountains and the Champlain valley. The result was numerous to widespread tree and utility damage (70,000 customers lost power at the peak, >100,000 total) as well as fallen trees onto vehicles and structures. There was one fatality in Rutland county due to a tree falling on the person.
These strong winds subsided to 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts by midday but was accompanied by heavy rain and snow melt that led to numerous mountain streams/waterways to reach or exceed bank full with a few waterways closing roads or flooding homes.
During late afternoon and evening hours a powerful arctic front associated with this winter storm moved across VT dropping temperatures from the 40s/L50s into the 20s and falling through the night on strong west winds of 20 to 35 mph.  In addition, as those temperature free-fell during the afternoon and evening hours, a widespread 2-5 inches of snow fell with combined with sub-freezing airmass caused a flash freeze on all surfaces creating extremely hazardous travel.

High Wind in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts possibly greater than 70 mph as Burlington Int'l airport reported a measured 71 mph wind gust.

Strong Wind in EASTERN WINDSOR COUNTY, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Limited observations, but based on tree damage at several locations, especially the higher terrain, likely experienced wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range. Several branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in WESTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 55 mph.

Strong Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Limited observations, but based on tree damage at several locations, especially the higher terrain, likely experienced wind gusts in the 45-50 mph range. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts.

Strong Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Limited observations, but based on tree damage at several locations, likely experienced wind gusts in the 50-55 mph range. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts, especially in the hilly terrain.

Strong Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Based on tree damage at several locations, especially the higher terrain likely experienced wind gusts in the 45-55 mph were estimated. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Peak observed wind gust in limited observation network was 48 mph but based on tree damage several locations, especially the higher terrain likely experienced wind gusts in excess of 55 mph. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in WESTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts possibly greater than 70 mph as Burlington Int'l airport reported a measured 71 mph wind gust.

High Wind in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts.

High Wind in WESTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 55 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts.

High Wind in WESTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 55 mph. A tree fell on a woman outside in Castleton that resulted in her death.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 06:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts, especially in the hilly terrain.

High Wind in WESTERN WINDSOR COUNTY, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Peak observed wind gust in limited observation network was 48 mph but based on tree damage several locations, especially the higher terrain likely experienced wind gusts in excess of 55-60 mph. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.

High Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 23-DEC-22 07:00:00 to 23-DEC-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Peak observed wind gust in limited observation network was 50 mph but based on tree damage several locations, especially the higher terrain likely experienced wind gusts in excess of 60-65 mph. Numerous branches, trees downed by winds as well as power outages.