Vermont – The air stings your face within seconds this morning as temperatures hover near 5 degrees in Burlington, and wind chills dip as low as minus 2. Sidewalks crunch under boots, and any untreated pavement remains rock hard in the bitter February cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, skies stay mostly sunny today with a high near 27 degrees. Calm winds shift south around 5 mph this afternoon. The quiet stretch does not last long. A 40 percent chance of snow showers develops between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., with lows falling to 12 degrees.
Light snow showers may create slick patches on I-89 and Route 7 before daybreak Saturday. Plan extra time if traveling early. Even minor accumulation can turn slushy spots icy fast when temperatures hover near freezing. This is prime flash-freeze season across northern Vermont.
Saturday brings a 20 percent chance of lingering snow showers before 10 a.m., then gradual clearing with a high near 31. Skies turn mostly clear Saturday night as temperatures tumble to 4 degrees. Bundle up if heading out late.
Sunday stays mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 28. President’s Day Monday trends milder at 38 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. By Tuesday, highs climb to 42 with partial sunshine. A broader warming trend builds into midweek, with readings approaching the upper 30s to near 40 again Wednesday and increasing chances for mixed precipitation by Wednesday night.
Signs of a late-February thaw are emerging, with temperatures trending above normal into next week. Traveling this weekend? Let us know if you encounter slick roads in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont:
Saturday: Slight morning snow showers, high 31.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 28.
Monday (President’s Day): Mostly cloudy, high 38.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 42.
Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 38.
