Alertes en vigueurGrand Isle, VT

Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activitie
S: The warm air temperatures this afternoon and tomorrow in the upper 70s to mid 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees across Lake Champlain, and possibly colder in the region's smaller lakes and rivers. The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating early this week, and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! Northerly to northwesterly winds this evening are expected to turn southerly to southwesterly on Monday with gusts up to 20-25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights. Due to recent rain, area rivers continue to run fast with swift water currents. The swift water can easily overturn a kayak or canoe into the frigid river waters. Once in the cold water, the strong currents will make it difficult to reach safety.