BURLINGTON, VT – The sound of wind-driven rain against windows and slick streets along Lake Champlain sets the tone early this Tuesday — another damp, gusty start for northern Vermont as fall’s cool edge sharpens by week’s end. After a stretch of unsettled skies and lingering mist, a more distinct chill is on the horizon, marking the first hint of the region’s coming transition toward winter.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, periods of rain will continue through midweek as a pair of weak fronts cross the Green Mountains. Showers will be most frequent Tuesday and Wednesday, with gusts topping 25 mph at times along I-89 and Route 7. The air remains mild through Wednesday afternoon, but a cooler, drier push from Canada will arrive late Thursday, dropping nighttime lows into the low 40s — and possibly upper 30s in the Adirondack foothills.
Drivers should expect slick roads and reduced visibility during heavier rain bands, especially during Tuesday’s morning commute. Outdoor workers and students heading out early will notice the damp, breezy feel, but by Friday, conditions shift toward bright, crisp sunshine.
To be fair, this won’t be a freeze yet, but models hint at colder air pooling north of the border that could drift south next week. It’s a good time to plan for the season’s first frost prep — bring in porch plants, clear gutters, and ready leaf bags before weekend breezes dry things out.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Tue: 62/48 – Showers likely; breezy and mild.
Wed: 60/43 – Periods of rain; gusty winds.
Thu: 56/41 – Showers taper; cooler air builds.
Fri: 52/40 – Mostly cloudy early; clearing late.
Sat: 50/38 – Partly sunny; crisp fall air returns.
