Burlington, VT – Gray clouds hang low over Lake Champlain this Halloween morning as steady rain and gusty northwest winds sweep across northern Vermont. Streets glisten with puddles, and flags snap in the breeze — a sign that fall’s final chapter is closing fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, scattered showers and breezy conditions will continue through much of the day before tapering Saturday morning. Winds could gust up to 35 mph, especially in open areas near the lake and along Route 7 and I-89. Drivers should be prepared for wet pavement and reduced visibility, especially during the midday commute or trick-or-treat plans later in the day.
Saturday brings a break in the rain and slightly calmer air, though skies will remain mostly cloudy. Highs will hover near 45°F, feeling cooler in the breeze. By Sunday, drier conditions take hold with morning lows dipping to the low 30s, sparking a chance for patchy frost in sheltered valleys and foothills.
Looking into early next week, Monday starts mild near 54°F before another chance of rain develops late Monday night into Tuesday. Forecasters say the first hints of early November chill could deepen by midweek, with models suggesting a possible rain-to-snow changeover over the higher peaks of the Green Mountains.
For now, residents should keep jackets, umbrellas, and outdoor lights secured — and prepare for clocks to “fall back” at 2 a.m. Sunday as Daylight Saving Time ends and Vermont steps firmly into November’s brisk rhythm.
