Vermont opens the day with bright sun over Lake Champlain, but that calm look fades quickly as clouds begin to build inland. The air still feels crisp, yet change is already underway.
According to the National Weather Service, Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, and Colchester will stay dry through early afternoon before a 40% chance of showers develops after 2 p.m. The peak impact window runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., when light rain may create slick pavement along I-89 and Route 7. Water can begin pooling in low-lying intersections and shaded road dips, especially where drainage is limited near downtown corridors.
This is part of a broader system pushing east across the Northeast, bringing cooler-than-average temperatures and periods of unsettled weather into early May.
Showers remain scattered tonight, with temperatures dropping toward 39°F. While freezing conditions are not expected immediately, the colder air sets up a secondary concern heading into the weekend.
Saturday brings another 50% chance of showers after 8 a.m., again slowing travel and reducing visibility at times. Rainfall remains light, but repeated wet periods can keep roads slick for extended stretches, particularly on rural routes and near lakefront roadways.
Conditions improve briefly Sunday with partial sunshine and highs near 54°F before additional showers return early next week. A warming trend builds by Tuesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s and signaling a stronger push toward spring.
Plan for slower travel between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. today, avoid water-covered roadways, and allow extra time on I-89 as showers develop across the Burlington area.
