BURLINGTON, Vt. – Northern Vermont will turn wet and cooler late this week as showers and a few rumbles of thunder move into the region Thursday night and Friday, bringing relief from recent dry stretches but also the potential for slick roads and outdoor disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, rain chances climb sharply after midnight Thursday, with showers becoming widespread by Friday morning. Some embedded thunderstorms are possible, especially in the Champlain Valley and the Adirondacks, where rainfall totals could be higher.
By Saturday, showers are expected to persist in the higher elevations, particularly along the Green Mountains where upslope flow tends to prolong rainfall. Meanwhile, daytime highs will run several degrees below seasonal averages, with Burlington topping out near 71°F Saturday compared to typical highs in the upper 70s.
Travelers should prepare for wet commutes Friday, and hikers in the mountains should expect reduced visibility and muddy trails. Residents are urged to keep rain gear handy and plan for cooler conditions through the weekend.
Rain chances taper by Sunday, with drier, sunnier weather expected to return by Labor Day.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high near 72°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 77°F. Showers possible overnight.
- Friday: Showers likely with a chance of thunder, high near 68°F.
- Saturday: Showers in the mountains, partly sunny elsewhere, high near 71°F.
