BURLINGTON, Vt. – Drivers and outdoor planners across Vermont should enjoy one more day of clear skies Friday before rain chances rise this weekend. Conditions remain safe for travel on I-89 and other major routes, but late Saturday could bring slick roads and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, Friday will bring abundant sunshine with highs near 72 degrees. Light northwest winds will keep humidity in check, providing ideal weather for commuters, students, and late-week outdoor activities. By Saturday night, however, rain chances increase to 50 percent, with showers expected to impact Chittenden County and surrounding areas into early Sunday.
Travelers using I-89, Route 7, and local roadways should plan for possible wet pavement and slower traffic. South winds will pick up to 6 mph by Saturday afternoon, adding to unsettled conditions. Sunday morning could see lingering showers before skies gradually clear by late afternoon.
Warmth holds through the weekend, with highs in the low- to mid-70s, but cooler nights bring lows in the 50s. Outdoor events Saturday should be fine earlier in the day, but residents are encouraged to secure tents, equipment, and electronics before evening storms move in.
More unsettled weather continues into early next week. Rain chances fade by Monday, leaving sunshine and dry conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Friday: Sunny, high near 72, low around 50.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 75; rain possible at night, low 56.
- Sunday: Showers early, high near 72, low 53.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 73, low 55.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 73.
