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Extreme Cold Front, Budget Proposal, and Winter Activities: Burlington Local Frequency for January 21, 2026
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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
We're tracking a dangerous weather system that's about to impact our region this weekend, and meteorologists are urging residents to take this one seriously. An Arctic cold front is expected to sweep through early Friday morning, bringing the coldest temperatures we've seen all winter. Overnight lows could plunge to twenty below zero, and wind chills are forecast to reach a dangerous forty below. At those temperatures, frostbite can develop in less than ten minutes on exposed skin. The National Weather Service is recommending people minimize time outdoors if possible and stay prepared if they must venture out. The good news is forecasters have high confidence in this prediction several days out, giving you time to plan accordingly. By early next week, temperatures should moderate back to more seasonal levels in the teens.
On the political front, Governor Phil Scott unveiled his nine point four billion dollar budget proposal yesterday, calling it a disciplined spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal is about three percent larger than the current year's budget but includes fewer new initiatives, largely because pandemic relief funding has dried up. Scott is requesting one hundred five million dollars to help offset property tax increases across the state, aiming to bring the average increase down from twelve percent to about five and a half percent. The transportation department is facing significant funding challenges, and officials indicate layoffs may be necessary in the coming year.
For things to do around town, Winter ActivitiesFest continues today through Thursday at the UVM Davis Center from eleven in the morning to two in the afternoon. It's a great opportunity to learn about campus clubs and organizations. The Foam Brewers on the Burlington waterfront has live music lined up this Friday with a wedding cover band bringing outrageous covers and crushing jams. If you're more of a book person, Phoenix Books Burlington recently hosted an author event celebrating winter coziness and comfort. Rock Point Commons is also offering weekly bird walks this Saturday morning at ten o'clock for those interested in spotting winter birds around the area.
If you're looking ahead, comedian Kathy Griffin, the Emmy and Grammy award winning performer known for her hit show My Life on the D-List, is coming to the Flynn Theatre. That's a show you won't want to miss.
This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We're tracking a dangerous weather system that's about to impact our region this weekend, and meteorologists are urging residents to take this one seriously. An Arctic cold front is expected to sweep through early Friday morning, bringing the coldest temperatures we've seen all winter. Overnight lows could plunge to twenty below zero, and wind chills are forecast to reach a dangerous forty below. At those temperatures, frostbite can develop in less than ten minutes on exposed skin. The National Weather Service is recommending people minimize time outdoors if possible and stay prepared if they must venture out. The good news is forecasters have high confidence in this prediction several days out, giving you time to plan accordingly. By early next week, temperatures should moderate back to more seasonal levels in the teens.
On the political front, Governor Phil Scott unveiled his nine point four billion dollar budget proposal yesterday, calling it a disciplined spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal is about three percent larger than the current year's budget but includes fewer new initiatives, largely because pandemic relief funding has dried up. Scott is requesting one hundred five million dollars to help offset property tax increases across the state, aiming to bring the average increase down from twelve percent to about five and a half percent. The transportation department is facing significant funding challenges, and officials indicate layoffs may be necessary in the coming year.
For things to do around town, Winter ActivitiesFest continues today through Thursday at the UVM Davis Center from eleven in the morning to two in the afternoon. It's a great opportunity to learn about campus clubs and organizations. The Foam Brewers on the Burlington waterfront has live music lined up this Friday with a wedding cover band bringing outrageous covers and crushing jams. If you're more of a book person, Phoenix Books Burlington recently hosted an author event celebrating winter coziness and comfort. Rock Point Commons is also offering weekly bird walks this Saturday morning at ten o'clock for those interested in spotting winter birds around the area.
If you're looking ahead, comedian Kathy Griffin, the Emmy and Grammy award winning performer known for her hit show My Life on the D-List, is coming to the Flynn Theatre. That's a show you won't want to miss.
This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI