BURLINGTON, Vt. – Drivers across Vermont could face wet and slick conditions Saturday as heavy showers move through Burlington and surrounding areas. Those traveling on I-89 should prepare for reduced visibility and potential ponding during the heaviest rain periods.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, showers will intensify Saturday with an 80 percent chance of rain, especially by afternoon. Temperatures will hold near 69 degrees, but winds from the east at 8 mph may shift west later in the day.
Friday night brings a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2 a.m., with lows around 60. By Saturday night, rain chances ease but clouds linger, with lows dipping into the low 50s. Roads may remain damp into early Sunday.
The payoff comes Sunday, when skies clear and highs rebound to near 71. That will give football fans, hikers, and outdoor diners perfect fall-like conditions after a soggy start to the weekend.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday will be bright and warmer, pushing highs near the mid-70s. Sunshine dominates through midweek, creating a welcome stretch of late-summer warmth after Saturday’s unsettled pattern.
Travelers should slow down on wet roads Saturday, especially along I-89 and rural highways where runoff could pool. Keep devices charged in case of isolated power outages, though widespread issues aren’t expected.
More updates could follow if rainfall totals increase. The unsettled pattern ends quickly, with dry weather returning Sunday and holding into Wednesday.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Saturday: Showers, high near 69. Rain chance 80%.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 71.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 69.
- Tuesday: Sunny, warmer, high near 75.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 73.
