BURLINGTON, Vt. – The air feels crisp and calm this Tuesday morning along Lake Champlain, with faint mist lifting off the water and the smell of fallen leaves drifting through quiet neighborhoods. After two golden days of late-fall sunshine, northern Vermont will soon trade its blue skies for thickening clouds and a stretch of steady rain heading toward Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, Tuesday and Wednesday stay dry and mild, with highs near the low 50s and light winds from the north. The change arrives Thursday as a storm system sweeps in from the Great Lakes, spreading clouds by midmorning and rain through the afternoon and evening. Areas along I-89 and Route 7 could see steady showers Thursday night into Friday morning.
Travel may slow along wet, leaf-covered roads late Thursday and early Friday, especially across Chittenden, Addison, and Franklin counties. Winds from the south may also gust near 20 mph as the front moves through. Residents planning outdoor Halloween displays or events should secure decorations ahead of Thursday evening’s showers.
By Friday afternoon, rainfall begins to taper, leaving damp pavement and cooler air just in time for trick-or-treating. Friday evening looks partly cloudy and breezy, with temperatures falling into the low 40s — cool but manageable for layered costumes.
Looking toward the weekend, light rain could return Saturday before a cooler, quieter pattern settles in Sunday. To be fair, it’s still fall for now — but the first hints of November’s chill are on deck.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Tue: 52/32 – Sunny and cool; light north wind.
Wed: 52/36 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze.
Thu: 50/44 – Showers developing; breezy late.
Fri: 56/42 – Showers early; clearing by trick-or-treat.
Sat: 49/37 – Showers likely; cooler by evening.
