Burlington, Vermont – A cold and generally quiet weather pattern is expected to persist across Vermont between Sunday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 12, with limited chances for snow or rain across much of the state.
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, Vermont is positioned within an area favoring below-normal temperatures during the 6–10 day outlook period. Precipitation outlooks for the same timeframe indicate near- to below-normal precipitation, suggesting a lower likelihood of widespread or impactful weather systems.
This pattern supports lingering cold air across the region, particularly during overnight and early morning hours. While isolated snow showers or brief light precipitation cannot be ruled out, especially with weak passing disturbances, the overall signal favors mostly dry conditions rather than organized winter storms.
In northern Vermont, including the Burlington area, temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages, allowing any precipitation that does occur to fall primarily as light snow. Southern portions of the state may see similar conditions, with limited moisture available to produce significant snowfall.
Rather than a single impactful event, the outlook points to several days of cold but relatively stable weather. Travel impacts appear minimal at this time, though cold temperatures may allow icy spots to persist on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking areas.
Students, commuters, and outdoor workers should plan for continued cold conditions, even in the absence of significant snow or ice.
Forecasters emphasize that this outlook reflects large-scale atmospheric trends, not specific daily forecasts. Minor changes remain possible as smaller systems move through the region.
Residents are encouraged to monitor daily forecasts and National Weather Service updates for any changes as the period approaches.
