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Vermont Weather Alert: Burlington Near Freezing Tuesday Nov 7-11
Vermont — Gray skies, chilly winds and developing rain are setting the stage for a damp November stretch across Burlington. Temperatures will approach freezing later this week, raising concerns about
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-07T09:37:52.771Z
Vermont — Gray skies, chilly winds and developing rain are setting the stage for a damp November stretch across Burlington. Temperatures will approach freezing later this week, raising concerns about colder morning commutes and changing road conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, rain chances reach 60% Saturday afternoon before increasing to 70% Saturday night.
Temperatures should reach 54 degrees Saturday before dropping to approximately 39 degrees.
Rainfall totals between one tenth and one quarter inch are possible during each of those periods.
The unsettled pattern will continue into Monday, keeping drivers alert across Chittenden County and the greater Burlington area.
Rain Returns as Temperatures Begin Falling Sunday offers a brief opportunity for improving conditions.
A 30% chance of early showers gives way to partly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching approximately 53 degrees.
However, the break will not last.
Rain chances climb to 70% Sunday night, particularly after 4 a.m. Monday.
Monday brings another 70% chance of showers, with temperatures reaching only 50 degrees.
Northwest winds of 9 to 16 mph could make exposed areas feel noticeably cooler.
Drivers traveling Interstate 89, Interstate 189 and U.S. Route 7 should watch for wet pavement and changing visibility during showers.
Allow additional travel time when rain develops.
Tuesday Brings a 35 Degree Cold Morning The next significant temperature change arrives Tuesday morning.
Monday night's low falls to approximately 35 degrees, just three degrees above freezing.
Tuesday rebounds to 52 degrees, although showers remain possible after 1 p.m.
The precipitation chance stands at 40%.
By Tuesday night, temperatures retreat toward 37 degrees, with another 40% chance of rain before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
These temperatures are not cold enough to establish a widespread freezing rain threat.
However, colder surfaces and wet leaves can create slippery conditions, especially on shaded roads and sidewalks.
Could Snow or Freezing Weather Arrive? The NOAA Weather Prediction Center indicates colder Canadian air will support rain across portions of the Northeast.
Wet snowflakes could mix with rain across higher elevations of New England early Sunday.
However, Burlington's official five day outlook currently calls for rain rather than accumulating snow.
No specific tornado threat is identified in the supplied outlook.
Looking farther ahead, temperatures could fall to approximately 27 degrees Thursday night.
That introduces a more substantial freezing concern later in the week, particularly if moisture remains on untreated surfaces.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before assuming icy conditions will develop.
Burlington Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 7 11 Saturday, Nov. 7: High 54°. Showers likely after 1 p.m., 60% chance. Low 39°, with rain chances increasing to 70%. Sunday, Nov. 8: High 53°. Early showers possible, 30% chance, followed by partial sunshine. Low 39°, with a 70% chance of late night showers. Monday, Nov. 9: High 50°. Showers likely, 70% chance. Northwest winds 9 16 mph. Low 35°. Tuesday, Nov. 10: High 52°. Partly sunny with a 40% chance of afternoon showers. Low 37°, with a 40% chance of rain before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. High 49°, with a 30% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, low 30°. Looking Ahead: Nov. 12 13 Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 45 degrees before temperatures fall to approximately 27 degrees.
Friday should be partly sunny with a high near 44 degrees.
Beyond that period, the supplied forecast does not establish specific snowfall totals or storm timing.
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