BURLINGTON, Vt. – A gray sky hangs low over Lake Champlain this morning, and the air feels heavy with change. Damp leaves swirl across College Street, and the first whispers of an early-November storm pattern are already moving into northern Vermont.
The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tuesday, warning of gusty west-northwest winds up to 45 mph as a strong cold front sweeps through the region. Those gusts could rattle windows, toss unsecured outdoor decorations, and create isolated power outages — particularly along exposed ridgelines and near the Champlain Valley.
Rain is likely to develop again by Tuesday afternoon, with the heaviest showers arriving Wednesday and Wednesday night. Some areas could see over a half-inch of rainfall as temperatures fall from the upper 50s into the mid-40s. Commuters traveling along I-89 and Route 7 should expect slick roads and reduced visibility during the height of the storms.
By Thursday, winds ease, and partial clearing returns, though temperatures will dip into the lower 40s — a sharp contrast to this weekend’s mild stretch. Models hint at colder air building behind the system, suggesting Vermont could see its first hints of snow by mid-November, especially in higher elevations around Stowe and the Green Mountains.
For now, residents should secure outdoor items, prepare for strong winds Tuesday, and keep an eye on changing conditions through the week. After all, November in Vermont rarely stays calm for long.
Five-Day Outlook for Burlington, VT:
Mon: 56/41 – Showers; gusts to 30 mph.
Tue: 51/37 – Windy; rain possible.
Wed: 49/36 – Rain likely; cooler.
Thu: 44/29 – Clearing; breezy and chilly.
Fri: 39/30 – Cloudy; chance of rain/snow mix.
