Vermont – A thin veil of early winter air hangs over Burlington this morning as gray clouds skim Lake Champlain and a chilly breeze hints at a pattern starting to shift. Pavement remains damp, and the crisp bite in the air signals a developing mix later today that could complicate travel during the early legs of Thanksgiving week.
According to the National Weather Service Burlington office, a mix of rain, snow showers, and brief freezing rain may develop from late morning through midafternoon. Amounts stay light, yet even trace coatings on back roads and hills could create slick patches. Drivers heading toward I-89 or Route 7 should build in extra time and keep speeds down as conditions vary quickly with elevation. The air warms slightly by late afternoon, lowering icing risk, but timing remains tight enough for brief impacts.
Clouds linger tonight with calmer winds. Saturday brings steadier sunshine and a high near the low 40s, offering good weather for early holiday errands, leaf pickup, or outdoor decorating. To be fair, this break won’t last long. Another disturbance slides in Sunday, and models hint at a second “Winter Tease” with a rain-snow mix late day into the evening. Little accumulation is expected, but visibility drops at times, and temperatures hover near freezing.
As Thanksgiving approaches, a more active pattern emerges nationwide. Many long-range signals show colder air pressing into the Northeast while the central and northern U.S. face higher odds of heavier snow between November 25 and December 3. Local chances remain low for now, yet the shift deserves attention as millions begin their travel routes.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Fri: 43/31 – Chance wintry mix; brief slick spots midday.
Sat: 39/27 – Partly sunny; seasonably cool.
Sun: 39/33 – Cloudy, mix late; minor travel impacts.
Mon: 42/31 – Partly sunny; calmer winds.
Tue: 44/34 – Rain chance late; increasing clouds.
