Vermont greets the morning under a heavy gray sky, where cold air settles low and refuses to budge. Breath hangs in the air. Side streets feel stiff. Snow left behind crunches underfoot as temperatures hover well below normal.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, temperatures around the city sit in the teens early today, with wind chills dipping several degrees below zero. A weak disturbance brings occasional snow showers through the day, with minor accumulation possible. While snowfall remains light, cold pavement keeps even small amounts impactful.
Highs only reach the mid to upper teens. Any snow that falls sticks quickly, especially on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. Brief daytime melting is limited, increasing the risk of flash freezing later. Drivers should expect slick conditions by evening, particularly on bridges and shaded stretches near Lake Champlain.
The cold tightens further heading toward Friday. Overnight lows drop near zero or below, while daytime highs struggle to reach double digits. Snow chances taper at times, but the deep freeze remains the bigger concern. With the Great Lakes nearly 50 percent frozen, Arctic air continues pouring east with little moderation, reinforcing winter’s grip across northern New England.
Looking toward the weekend, skies turn brighter but not warmer. Saturday brings sunshine with highs near the mid-teens. Sunday offers a slight rebound, though cold mornings persist. Plan layers, limit outdoor exposure, and allow extra travel time through the end of the week.
Conditions remain fluid as meteorologists track additional cold air surges. More alerts may follow if snow coverage increases or temperatures fall further.
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Five-Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont
- Today: Cloudy with scattered snow showers, highs near 17°
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow showers, highs near 17°
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and colder, highs near 9°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, very cold, highs near 14°
- Sunday: Partly sunny, cold but improving, highs near 15°
