Burlington, VT – Gusty winds up to 20 mph swept through the northern Champlain Valley on Wednesday afternoon as a persistent upper-level low spun just north of Vermont, trapping widespread stratocumulus clouds over the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, satellite imagery at 2:00 p.m. showed the system continuing to rotate in place, bringing thick cloud cover across much of northern New England. While isolated showers lingered earlier in the day, forecasters expect remaining precipitation to diminish by this evening.
The strongest winds were reported in areas around Burlington and across open valleys, where partial clearing allowed gusts to mix down to the surface. No advisories were in effect as of Tuesday afternoon, but travelers and boaters across Lake Champlain should remain alert for choppy conditions through sunset.
While no major storm threats are anticipated, this pattern resembles similar late-summer disturbances that have triggered isolated power outages and rough lake conditions in past years. Vermonters are encouraged to secure loose outdoor items and drive with caution in open areas.
Clouds and breezes should ease overnight, but unsettled weather may return later this week.
