Burlington, Vt. – Travelers across Vermont should prepare for slick conditions Friday night as showers spread across the region, bringing wet roads and low visibility. Drivers on Interstate 89 and secondary roads may encounter ponding and slower commutes through late evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, rain will taper overnight with a low near 57 degrees. South winds will gust up to 11 mph before calming by early Saturday morning. Precipitation totals may reach up to a quarter inch.
Saturday will bring relief for residents and holiday travelers. Sunshine will return with highs near 67, offering more comfortable conditions for outdoor plans. Winds will ease, though a 30 percent chance of lingering showers remains early in the day.
Sunday and Labor Day Monday look ideal for picnics, hikes, and lake activities. Skies will stay mostly clear with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Light winds from the north and northeast will keep humidity low, making for perfect late-summer weather.
By Tuesday, conditions stay partly sunny with highs near 80. Wednesday brings another small chance of rain showers, but overall the region enters a stable stretch of weather.
Residents should remain alert through Friday night while rain lingers. Expect improved travel and holiday activities under clear skies from Saturday onward.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, Vt.:
- Saturday: Chance of morning showers, high 67, low 52.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 75, low 53.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high 79, low 56.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 80, low 57.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight shower chance, high 79, low 60.
