Vermont – A sharp northwest breeze sweeps across Lake Champlain this morning, cutting through coats as temperatures hover near 31 degrees in Burlington. Wind chills sit closer to 24. The air feels crisp and dry, and sidewalks remain firm under brightening skies.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, clouds give way to sunshine with highs reaching 28 degrees today. West winds between 7 and 11 mph keep it brisk. Clearer skies tonight allow temperatures to tumble to around 8 degrees. Any melted snow will refreeze quickly after sunset, creating icy patches on bridges and shaded stretches of I-89.
A modest warm-up begins Friday. Highs reach 36 degrees under mostly sunny skies, though winds may gust as high as 28 mph. Saturday brings a stronger spring tease, with highs near 43 degrees. South winds increase and gust up to 37 mph before shifting northwest later in the day.
Snow chances return late Saturday. A 30% chance of snow develops after sunset, with lows falling to 14 degrees. Another 30% chance lingers into Sunday, when highs struggle near 19 degrees. Even light snow could coat untreated roads. Flash freezing is possible as temperatures plunge again Sunday night to near 2 below zero.
Plan for slick travel early Sunday and bundle up for biting wind chills. Conditions may change quickly after dark.
Sunshine returns Monday with highs near 18 degrees, then moderates into the low 30s by Tuesday. Longer-range trends hint at milder air building into early March, signaling gradual spring warmth next week.
Five Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont:
Today: Sunny, high 28.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 36.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, high 43. Snow chance late.
Sunday: Chance of snow, high 19.
Monday: Sunny, high 18.
