Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 2:00PM EST by NWS

…SNOW SHOWERS AND ISOLATED SQUALLS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING… A line of snow squalls is moving across western and central New York. Although this line is expected to weaken as it moves into eastern New York and western New England, some areas could experience brief heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility. These conditions could lead to locally hazardous traveling

Source: National Weather Service Alerts for Vermont