BURLINGTON, Vt. – A strong cold front will sweep across Vermont tonight, dropping temperatures well below seasonal averages by Friday. While most of the state will stay dry, residents in the Adirondacks and northeastern Green Mountains could see brief light showers overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, rainfall amounts will be minimal — less than one-tenth of an inch — but the bigger story is the chill arriving behind the front. Overnight lows through the weekend are expected to run 10 to 15 degrees below normal, raising the risk of frost in higher valleys and rural areas.
Communities including St. Albans, Montpelier, and Rutland should prepare for brisk mornings that may dip into the upper 30s by Saturday. The Northeast Kingdom faces the best chance of passing showers, though impacts will be limited.
Travelers should be alert for patchy fog in cooler valleys during early morning hours. Officials advise residents to cover sensitive plants and prepare for an early taste of October-like weather.
Cooler-than-average temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with additional advisories possible if frost risks increase.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers Adirondacks/NEK, lows mid-40s
- Friday: Sunny, breezy, highs near 60, lows upper 30s
- Saturday: Clear and cool, highs mid-60s, lows mid-30s to low 40s
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, highs upper 60s, lows near 40
- Monday: Continued cool, highs around 70, lows in the 40s
