Burlington, Vermont – A warming trend will push temperatures into the mid-30s along the I-89 corridor this weekend after a prolonged stretch of colder-than-normal conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a pattern shift will take hold later this week, allowing temperatures to gradually rise to slightly above seasonal averages heading into next week.
After a very cold start to February, highs across northern Vermont and northern New York are expected to moderate beginning Saturday and continuing through early next week. Forecast guidance shows daytime temperatures climbing into the 30s and potentially upper 30s in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, and Plattsburgh by Sunday and Monday.
Typical mid-February highs in the region are generally in the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Drivers along Interstate 89 from Burlington through Montpelier, Interstate 87 in northeastern New York, and U.S. Route 7 near Rutland may notice improved road conditions as daytime temperatures rise above freezing.
Overnight lows will still dip into the teens and 20s, which could allow for refreezing on untreated surfaces.
No significant storm systems are expected through the weekend, and dry conditions are anticipated to persist as the warming trend develops.
Commuters, students, and regional travelers should prepare for fluctuating road conditions during early morning hours before temperatures rise each afternoon.
