Vermont feels locked in midwinter this morning as gray clouds press low over Burlington and temperatures sit near 19 degrees. Wind chills hover close to zero at times, biting cheeks along Lake Champlain and frosting windshields across Chittenden County.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, increasing clouds will hold highs near 25 degrees today. Light and variable winds keep the cold settled in place. A 30% chance of snow showers develops late tonight, mainly after 1 a.m., with less than a half inch of accumulation possible by early Monday. Even a dusting can slick up I-89 and Route 7 before sunrise.
Plan for reduced traction during the early commute. This is prime flash-freeze season. Any daytime melting refreezes quickly when temperatures slide back toward the mid-teens. Black ice can form on bridges and shaded back roads.
Monday brings mostly cloudy skies with a high near 36 degrees. Another 40% chance of snow showers arrives Monday night, again with light accumulation. By Tuesday, temperatures climb near 40 degrees with a mix of rain and snow showers possible around midday. That mix becomes more likely Wednesday, when highs hover in the mid-30s and precipitation chances increase to 50% or higher into Wednesday night.
Looking ahead to President’s Day week, temperatures trend milder nationwide. Signals point to above-normal readings spreading east, hinting at early spring vibes by late week. For now, winter still has a grip on northern Vermont.
Five Day Outlook for Burlington, Vermont:
Today: Increasing clouds, high near 25.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 36.
Tuesday: Chance of rain and snow showers, high near 40.
Wednesday: Chance of snow then rain/snow mix, high near 35.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high near 35.
