Burlington, Vermont – Residents across Vermont and New Hampshire should prepare for a wetter-than-average stretch March 5-11, with repeated rain chances and brief mountain mixing that could impact travel through higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, both states fall within a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. While the heaviest rainfall signal remains positioned farther west, northern New England is still favored for multiple systems bringing measurable precipitation. Temperatures are also expected to trend above average overall.
In Burlington, Montpelier, Concord and Manchester, most precipitation will fall as rain, particularly during daytime hours. However, higher elevations of the Green and White Mountains could briefly see a rain-snow mix during overnight periods if cooler air lingers.
Periods of steady rainfall may create ponding along Interstates 89, 91 and 93, especially in valley communities and areas with poor drainage. Smaller streams and rivers could see gradual rises if multiple systems track across the same basins.
Residents should clear storm drains, monitor local river forecasts and allow extra travel time through mountain passes during heavier precipitation. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional advisories could be issued if rainfall trends increase.
