Vermont – Wind picks up and clouds thicken across the Champlain Valley, signaling a sharp shift from mild spring air to wet, colder conditions by the second half of the weekend. Roads remain mostly dry for now, but that changes quickly as steady rain moves in and visibility drops for drivers along I-89 and Route 7.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, rain becomes widespread Sunday afternoon with an 80% chance, following breezy conditions Saturday with gusts up to 31 mph. Rainfall totals may reach up to a half inch, especially in western Vermont, before colder air filters in late.
Burlington will see a brief stretch of sunshine and highs in the mid-60s Saturday before conditions deteriorate. Showers develop late Saturday night, then turn steadier into Sunday. Plan extra travel time and keep rain gear ready, especially for afternoon errands.
By Sunday night into early Monday, temperatures drop toward 30°F. Rain mixes with and may briefly change to snow showers, particularly after midnight. Light accumulation is possible on grassy surfaces, while wet roads could turn slick in colder pockets. Watch for isolated icy spots on bridges and untreated roads during the early commute.
Monday stays chilly with highs near 40 under partial sun, followed by another cold night dipping into the mid-20s. A gradual warm-up begins Tuesday with sunshine returning and highs near 50.
More updates are likely as temperatures fluctuate and precipitation type shifts. Traveling Sunday or early Monday? Let others know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, Vermont
Saturday: High 66°F, breezy with gusts to 31 mph
Sunday: High 48°F, steady rain developing
Monday: High 40°F, partly sunny and cool
Tuesday: High 48°F, sunny
Wednesday: High 53°F, partly sunny
