BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont residents should brace for a wet stretch starting Thursday, with scattered showers expected to build into heavier rain Friday. Drivers planning early Labor Day weekend trips may face slippery conditions on I-89 and surrounding highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, showers will develop Thursday afternoon, followed by a stronger round Friday with a 70% chance of measurable rain. Winds out of the south at 10 mph may make wet roadways even trickier for commuters and holiday travelers.
Thursday will start mostly sunny with highs near 77, but conditions will shift quickly by evening as clouds increase. Burlington and neighboring towns, including South Burlington, Essex, and Winooski, could see wet roads during the Friday morning commute. Light rain amounts are expected, though localized downpours may briefly reduce visibility.
Saturday will bring scattered morning showers, with skies turning partly sunny by afternoon. Temperatures will stay comfortable in the upper 60s to near 70. The break will be short-lived, however, as clouds return Sunday night into Labor Day. Travelers should prepare for additional showers on Monday, potentially impacting barbecues and outdoor plans.
Officials urge drivers to slow down on wet roads, allow extra travel time, and check weather updates before heading out. Those with outdoor events planned for the holiday should keep a backup indoor option.
Warnings remain possible if rainfall intensifies Friday into Saturday, and the National Weather Service will issue updates as needed.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Thursday: Mostly sunny early, showers late. High 77°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, breezy. High 70°F.
- Saturday: Morning showers, then partly sunny. High 69°F.
- Sunday: Mostly clear. High 72°F.
- Labor Day Monday: Chance of showers, partly cloudy. High 72°F.
