A former Barre police officer accused of excessive force during an arrest last year has been officially cleared of wrongdoing. Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/30/former-barre-officer-cleared-excessive-force/ 

Milton Rescue says no one is safe from black ice, not even one of its ambulances. Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/30/milton-ambulance-slides-black-ice/ 

There’s a four-legged friend at the Burlington airport who hopes to ease your travel headaches. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/30/burlington-airport-welcomes-therapy-dog-ease-travel-anxiety/ 

Snow could impact your New Year's Eve celebrations❄ While we're not expecting a lot of snow, the timing isn't great. Snow will start to pick up late tomorrow evening and continue through midnight into the early hours of January 1st leading to possible slick roads.

Plan for today to be MUCH COLDER than yesterday! A gusty westerly wind will be bringing in colder air through the day. Highs will only be reaching single digits and teens today and it's going to feel like temperatures are below zero. Make sure to grab a warm coat as you head out the door!

We're starting to see rain change to snow as temperatures come back down this evening. Continue to use caution on the roads through Tuesday morning. Any roads or driveways that are still wet will refreeze this evening, with a little bit of snow on top for many. That's a recipe for slick spots!

Power outages continue to come down across Vermont this afternoon. Many of the ongoing outages are in Tunbridge and Vershire. Sullivan County, NH remains the hardest-hit part of our region with more than 4,000 customers out as of 4 PM, but crews are actively restoring power there.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will swear in New York City’s new mayor on Thursday. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/29/vt-sen-bernie-sanders-swear-new-york-citys-new-mayor/ 

State offices in Vermont are closed on Monday because of icy conditions, with state employees working from home due to extremely hazardous road conditions. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/29/vermont-state-offices-closed-due-icy-conditions/

📷: Susan McGovern, "Berlin pond"

The Pittsburgh Steelers visit Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field to take on the Browns today at 1:00 p.m. only on WCAX, followed at 6:00 p.m. by the Channel 3 News Weekend. https://www.wcax.com/livestream/ 

The end of the year is resembling a light at the end of the tunnel for Burlington businesses on Main Street.

According to the Montpelier Police Department, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation reported their executive director, 42-year-old Melissa Bounty of Waitsfield for using company funds for personal gain.

📷: Robin Bradley, "My Vermont world. East Calais,Vermont"

Wind gusts up to 30mph paired with tonight's cold will have wind chills feeling bone chilling cold tomorrow morning🌡

🎥: Vincent Churchill, "Grey squirrel takes patio string lights. They have taken all but two from a 50ft span of lights."

📷: Hilary Casillas, "Festive in Monkton"

A Williston home is drawing a lot of attention for its elaborate holiday display after winning the community’s holiday decorating contest. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/24/williston-holiday-decorating-contest-crowns-winner/ 

Count your lucky northern stars tonight!⭐️ A white Christmas –even a cold one– will be hard to come by this year! Record heat will even grip the central U.S. tomorrow🥵🌡️

After Christmas snow showers early, temperatures take a polar plunge into evening🌡📉

Dream no longer! It'll be a white Christmas across Vermont and the North Country with even more light snow primarily in the morning and early afternoon🌨

Vermont’s native spiny softshell turtle population is bouncing back with new records set in 2025 thanks to conservation efforts. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/23/spiny-softshell-turtle-sets-population-records-vermont/ 

Even though the snowfall was a bit delayed yesterday, we still managed to get a widespread 2-5" of snow with higher amounts in the higher elevations. This means all of us can enjoy a white Christmas tomorrow!🎄

If you've got family visiting for the holidays, tell them to pack their heaviest winter coats! Polar air plunges into the northeast during the day on Christmas!🌡📉⛄

On the latest “You Can Quote Me,” Darren Perron and Calvin Cutler dive into Operation Stonegarden. Full episode: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/21/ycqm-dec-21-2025/ 

An outdoor ice skating rink is coming to Winooski’s Rotary Park this winter. Get the story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/23/ice-rink-coming-winooskis-rotary-park/ 

We're starting to see snow reaching into Vermont just before 1pm!🌨

The snow is taking its sweet time to get here, but don't worry, it's still on the way! Snow chances increase through the afternoon and are pretty steady this evening. The delayed arrival could mean lower snowfall totals, but a widespread 1-4" is still likely with 4-8" in the mountains.

A new report in front of Vermont lawmakers outlines a path forward on raising taxes on second homes. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/22/vermont-considers-higher-taxes-vacation-homes-fund-schools-address-housing-shortage/ 

Good morning! Some of us in and around the Adirondacks and Champlain Valley are waking up to snow on the ground again! 1.3" of snow was recorded at the Burlington International Airport yesterday. Not everyone saw yesterday's snow, but we'll all see some snow today!

Vermont will be one of the very few places in the U.S. to actually have a cold Christmas this year. Love it or hate it?🤔

While tomorrow's snowfall will impact holiday travel, at least it'll help guarantee a white Christmas for the region! ❄

Despite last week's record warmth and thaw, snowfall returns just in time tomorrow to virtually guarantee a white Christmas for all this year🌨

Hello longer days! 👋☀ After yesterday's winter solstice, daylight began growing today!

Crafters in Burlington are giving torn and tattered goods a second chance, helping locals avoid sending them to the landfill. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/22/burlington-business-gives-torn-apparel-second-chance/ 

Santa took a break from toymaking over the weekend and paid a visit to Lake Placid, New York. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/20/santa-takes-luge-during-2025-world-cup/ 

Vermont still had “blue laws” in place in 1979, which meant stores were closed on Sundays. However, with just a couple of shopping days left until Christmas, several big stores, like Gaynes Shoppers World, defied the law. Story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/22/this-day-history-december-22-1979/ 

SUNDAY was the Winter Solstice, marking the official start of winter!❄ Yesterday was the shortest day of the year with 8 hours and 49 minutes of daylight. And now we're gaining daylight! In just about two months we'll go from less than 9 hours of daylight to more than 11 hours of daylight.

Sights and sounds from the lighted parade in Franklin Sunday!

🎥: David Wells, "Lynx in Milton"

📷: Peggy Cooper Cahill, "Our gargoyles are all set for the holidays"

Catch NFL Week 16 on WCAX today 🏈 At 1:00p.m., Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns. At 4:30p.m., Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions.

Vermont State Police say both lanes of Vermont Route 100 in Eden are obstructed due to a fire incident in the area of the Eden General Store.

Rutland police chief Brian Kilcullen is set to retire.

📷: Tracey Murray, "Albino Deer in Alburgh, VT"

Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress. Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/19/stefanik-ends-campaign-new-york-governor-wont-seek-reelection-house/ 

After 50s and 60s this morning, wind chills tomorrow will hit different❄

Hazardous conditions in the high terrain! Mount Mansfield recorded a wind gust of 106mph as that cold front pushed through a little before noon!

Today's record high temperature in Burlington is also tied for its 8th warmest December high temp on record🌡❗

Daily high temperature records were not just broken but obliterated earlier today🌡🔥