BURLINGTON, Vt. – Northern Vermont will trade its gray skies for a welcome stretch of Fall sunshine as showers taper off and dry air sweeps in midweek. After a damp start Tuesday, high pressure builds over the Champlain Valley, delivering several cool, bright days through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, light showers and clouds linger into Tuesday morning, followed by gradual clearing through the afternoon. Highs will reach near 60°F with light north winds. By Wednesday, skies turn mostly sunny with highs in the low 50s and a crisp breeze that makes it feel unmistakably autumnal.
Lows will dip into the upper 30s by Wednesday night, prompting chilly mornings and patchy valley fog. Residents in Chittenden, Addison, and Franklin Counties can expect a string of clear, dry days perfect for fall foliage drives, lake walks, and outdoor maintenance projects.
Travelers along I-89 and Route 7 will find excellent visibility midweek with no travel disruptions expected. Winds stay light, and temperatures will remain stable through Friday with highs between 53°F and 56°F.
By Saturday, a slight warming trend begins, pushing highs into the low 60s before another system approaches late in the weekend. Showers could return by Sunday, but the rest of the week remains calm and comfortably cool — a true taste of October across northern Vermont.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Tue: 60/44 – Cloudy early; showers ending.
Wed: 53/38 – Mostly sunny; cool breeze.
Thu: 53/35 – Clear and crisp; bright skies.
Fri: 56/39 – Sunny; pleasant and dry.
Sat: 61/48 – Partly sunny; warmer afternoon.
