Burlington, Vermont – A stormy start to the week in Burlington will bring thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and a steady string of rain chances into Friday night, making for a soggy stretch across northwestern Vermont.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, thunderstorms could begin just after 1 p.m. Tuesday with an 80% chance of rain and wind gusts up to 21 mph. Tuesday evening remains wet with periods of light rain and mostly cloudy skies. Drivers on Route 7 and I-89 should be prepared for reduced visibility and slick roads during the afternoon and evening commute.
The unsettled weather continues Wednesday with a 40% chance of additional showers, though skies may turn partly sunny by afternoon. Expect a high near 70°F, with breezy conditions and gusts persisting into the evening. Rain returns again Wednesday night into Thursday, with Thursday’s skies staying mostly cloudy.
While thunder chances fade after Tuesday, Burlington stays locked into a wet spring pattern through the end of the week. Another round of showers could develop late Thursday and continue into Friday, when temperatures settle near 55°F.
🌧️ Five-Day Burlington Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms after 1 p.m., 80% chance, high 70°F
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers, high 70°F
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 54°F
- Friday: 40% chance of showers, high 55°F
- Saturday: Showers tapering off, high 62°F
Residents should monitor NWS updates for timing shifts. Outdoor events should have rain backups ready through Friday.
