Vermont is enjoying a picture-perfect summer Monday, with bright blue skies, warm sunshine and light breezes across Burlington. It feels like an ideal day to head outside, but the quiet weather won’t last. Meteorologists are now tracking a stronger weather system that could bring thunderstorms, gusty winds, brief downpours and localized travel slowdowns beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday.
Burlington, Vt. – According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, today’s sunshine pushes temperatures to around 83 degrees, making it one of the warmest days of the week. Clouds gradually increase later today and tonight before a cold front approaches from the west. Showers become likely Tuesday afternoon, with thunderstorms developing between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Southwest winds will increase to 15 to 18 mph, with gusts reaching 32 mph outside of storms. Stronger gusts are possible in any thunderstorm.
Monday’s pleasant weather offers an excellent opportunity to complete outdoor work or travel before conditions become less predictable. Drivers along Interstate 89, U.S. Route 7 and roads through Chittenden County should monitor changing conditions Tuesday afternoon. Wet pavement, brief heavy rain and reduced visibility may slow the evening commute.
While widespread severe weather is not specifically forecast for Burlington, thunderstorms can still produce dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, isolated pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds. Across parts of the Northeast, forecasters continue monitoring a stronger cold front capable of producing severe storms in some locations Tuesday, making it important to stay informed as updates become available.
Scattered showers are expected to continue into Wednesday, when highs cool slightly to around 81 degrees. Sunshine returns Thursday with a refreshing high near 79 degrees, while Friday warms back into the middle 80s under mostly sunny skies. Looking beyond the workweek, longer-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures may develop late next week, signaling another round of midsummer warmth.
Keep your phone charged, check for weather updates before Tuesday afternoon travel and have a backup plan if you’re spending time outdoors. Are you planning to be on the road Tuesday, or will you be enjoying today’s sunshine while it lasts?
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, Vermont
- Monday: Sunny and warm. High 83°F.
- Tuesday: Showers likely with afternoon thunderstorms developing after 4 p.m. High 82°F. Low 65°F.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before late afternoon. High 81°F. Low 57°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and comfortable. High 79°F. Low 58°F.
- Friday: Sunny and warmer. High 84°F.
