Burlington, VT – A thin sheen of ice glistens across driveways and bridges this morning as temperatures hover near freezing across northwestern Vermont. Headlights flash off slick pavement, and fog drifts low over Lake Champlain — a quiet but potentially dangerous morning for anyone heading out early.
The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of patchy black ice across western, central, and northeastern Vermont. Any untreated surfaces may appear merely damp but could, in fact, be frozen. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extreme caution along secondary roads and shaded bridges, especially before sunrise.
As the weekend unfolds, skies will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 40°F. Sunday brings a 50% chance of light snow, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Though accumulation will be minimal, the timing could briefly impact regional travel.
By Tuesday, a warmer system pushes into the Northeast, bringing a round of rain and milder temperatures ahead of Thanksgiving. Long-range patterns hint at a major cold front sweeping across the U.S. later in the week, which could bring snow to parts of the Midwest and interior Northeast by early December.
Five-Day Outlook (Burlington, VT):
- Today: Partly sunny, high 40°F. Watch for black ice early.
- Sunday: Light snow possible, high 38°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 40°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 43°F.
- Wednesday: Showers, high 49°F.
