Vermont slips back into winter mode as flakes begin sticking to windshields and sidewalks late today. In Burlington, gray skies thicken, and the first rounds of light snow signal a slick night ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, widespread snow develops this evening across Vermont and northern New York. Most communities can expect 1 to 3 inches of accumulation by Wednesday morning. Snow breaks out between early evening and midnight, then continues into the morning commute.
The snow falls wet and dense, which makes roads slushy quickly. A few pockets of mixed precipitation may blend in at times, especially during the evening. While snowfall rates stay light, impacts add up fast on untreated surfaces.
Travel becomes increasingly hazardous overnight. Slippery roads are expected during the late evening commute and again Wednesday morning. Bridges, secondary roads, and hills turn slick first. Drivers along I-89, Route 7, and local roadways should slow down and plan extra time.
Snowfall intensity eases after midnight, but light snow continues through mid-morning Wednesday. Visibility drops at times, especially during heavier bursts. Snowfall rates could briefly approach one inch per hour, though widespread heavy snow is not expected.
Wednesday afternoon brings gradual improvement. Clouds linger, but snowfall tapers off, allowing crews to clear roads. Temperatures remain near freezing, keeping slush from fully melting.
Attention then turns to the rest of the week. Additional systems may bring more precipitation, though confidence remains lower. Any daytime melting followed by nighttime cooling raises the risk for refreezing and black ice.
Winter remains active across northern New England as January 2026 settles in.
Five-Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont
- Today: Snow develops this evening, highs near the low 30s
- Wednesday: Snow ending, cloudy, highs near the mid-30s
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, highs upper 30s
- Friday: Chance of snow showers, highs mid-30s
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, colder, highs near 30
