BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermonters can expect a picture-perfect Labor Day before cooler air and rain chances roll in by midweek. Drivers along I-89 should prepare for changing conditions starting Tuesday, when showers may disrupt travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, Labor Day will bring sunshine and highs near 80 degrees, offering a warm close to the holiday weekend. Winds will remain calm, making it a prime day for outdoor events, barbecues, and lake activities. By Tuesday afternoon, however, a 30 percent chance of showers moves in, signaling the arrival of cooler September air.
Commuters and holiday travelers should use extra caution on I-89 and Route 7 during peak return hours Tuesday evening, as scattered showers could reduce visibility. While rainfall amounts look light, slick roads may develop quickly. Wednesday turns warmer again with highs near 81, but lingering humidity could spark brief afternoon clouds.
By Thursday, another system brings a stronger chance of rain and gusty winds, with precipitation chances climbing to 60 percent overnight. Friday continues unsettled with showers likely and gusts reaching 25 mph. Those with outdoor plans later in the week should monitor updates and secure lightweight items ahead of the wind shift.
The week ahead highlights a transition from late-summer warmth to early September’s cooler, wetter pattern.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high 80°F, calm winds.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny early, showers possible after 2 p.m., high 79°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F, light south wind.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 80°F, gusts up to 25 mph.
- Friday: Showers and cooler, high 72°F, breezy with gusts near 20 mph.
