Burlington, VT – Snow drifts through the Green Mountains this morning as winter tightens its grip on northern Vermont and upstate New York. A fast-moving band of heavy snow is sweeping east from the Adirondacks, creating slick conditions and reduced visibility for post-Thanksgiving travelers across Interstates 87 and 89.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, radar shows bursts of snow stretching from Essex and Lamoille counties toward Addison and Chittenden, moving east at roughly 30 mph. The heaviest bands could produce snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour through midmorning, with gusts near 30 mph reducing visibility to less than half a mile. Drivers should expect rapidly changing conditions — wet pavement may turn icy in minutes, especially across higher terrain and bridge surfaces.
Meteorologists say the snow will taper to lighter showers this afternoon, giving way to partly sunny skies Saturday before another round of wintry weather arrives Sunday. Temperatures will hover near freezing today, then briefly climb into the upper 30s and low 40s Sunday as rain and snow mix once again.
This weekend marks an early “December preview” for Vermont, as colder air slides back in early next week. Highs will dip into the low 30s Monday and Tuesday with breezy, dry conditions — a sign of the broader winter pattern building across the Northeast.
Plan extra time if traveling today, especially through Montpelier, Middlebury, and along I-91 and I-89 where snow squalls remain possible. Keep snow brushes handy — and watch for icy refreeze by evening.
5-Day Outlook (Burlington, VT)
Friday: Snow showers, high 36°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 35°F.
Sunday: Rain/snow mix, high 40°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 31°F.
Tuesday: Chance of snow, high 34°F.
