BURLINGTON, VT – A warm, sunny Monday will give way to a stormy shift across northern Vermont by Tuesday afternoon, bringing widespread rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to top out near 80°F before showers move in, making for a muggy, unsettled evening commute around Burlington and surrounding towns.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, showers and isolated storms will intensify after 2 p.m. Tuesday as a cold front sweeps across the region. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to an inch, with gusty winds possible in higher elevations and along Lake Champlain.
Conditions will clear by Wednesday afternoon, ushering in a crisp, sunny stretch through late week. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s and 40s, with patchy frost likely early Friday morning—an early sign of fall settling into northern Vermont.
Residents should secure outdoor items and allow extra travel time during Tuesday’s storms. Sunshine returns Thursday, with another mild weekend expected.
Five Day Forecast for Burlington, VT
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 80°F.
- Wednesday: Showers ending, then sunny, high near 60°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 54°F.
- Friday: Patchy frost early, then sunny, high near 62°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, highs in the mid-60s.
