Vermont wakes up under a dull gray sky with a thin, nearly invisible glaze forming on roads, making each step and turn of the wheel feel uncertain across Burlington.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, light freezing drizzle continues through 10 a.m., with minor ice accumulation up to 0.05 inches possible. Temperatures are holding near 27 degrees, keeping untreated surfaces slick across northern Vermont and nearby northern New York.
That glaze is already impacting travel. Bridges and overpasses along I-89, Route 7, and local roads in Chittenden County are especially vulnerable. Even light precipitation is enough to create patchy ice. Slow down, use gentle braking, and allow extra travel time through the late morning hours.
Conditions gradually improve toward midday as temperatures edge above freezing. Roads should become mainly wet, though shaded and elevated spots may stay slick a bit longer. To be fair, this is prime time for “flash freezing” patterns where moisture lingers and refreezes quickly.
A broader shift unfolds through the week. Skies begin to clear Tuesday with highs near 40 degrees. By Wednesday, temperatures climb into the low 40s again before steadier rain develops late. Rain becomes more widespread Thursday, with periods of wet weather continuing into the evening before mixing with snow late.
This early spring pattern brings quick swings from icy mornings to milder afternoons. Stay alert during the early hours when surfaces change fastest. Are you noticing slick spots where you are this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont:
Today: Wintry mix early, then scattered snow showers, high near 34°
Tonight: Chance of snow showers, low around 21°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 40°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, chance of rain late, high near 43°
Thursday: Rain likely, high near 49°
