Burlington, Vermont – A wetter-than-normal pattern is setting up across Vermont to start April, increasing the likelihood of steady rainfall that could impact travel and help ease dry conditions early in the month.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, there is a 46% chance of above-normal precipitation across the region, compared to just a 21% chance of below-normal rainfall. This active pattern is expected to be most noticeable during the first half of April, with repeated systems bringing rounds of rain.
The increased moisture could provide relief to areas of eastern Vermont still dealing with lingering dry conditions, but it may also lead to periods of slick roads and reduced visibility, especially along key routes like I-89 and Route 7.
Temperatures, however, are expected to remain near seasonal averages, with no strong signal toward unusually warm or cold conditions. That balance means precipitation will primarily fall as rain rather than snow for most lower elevations.
Residents should prepare for a more active stretch of weather with frequent rain chances and changing conditions week to week. Additional updates are likely as the pattern evolves through mid-April.
