Montpelier, Vt. – A colder-than-normal start to March is poised to bring several rounds of rain and snow to Vermont beginning Sunday, March 1, with travel disruptions possible through Thursday, March 5.
According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook issued Monday, Vermont is favored to see below-average temperatures paired with above-normal precipitation during the March 1-5 window. That combination supports a series of mixed precipitation events, particularly as daytime melting and nighttime refreezing come into play.
Northern communities, including Burlington and St. Albans, could see periods of accumulating wet snow, especially during overnight hours when temperatures dip below freezing. In central areas such as Montpelier and Barre, rain may mix with snow at times, leading to slushy secondary roads and slick bridges during the early commute. Southern Vermont, including Rutland and Bennington, may trend slightly milder but still faces intermittent rain-snow transitions depending on elevation and timing.
Drivers should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, particularly in higher terrain where snow totals could add up. Residents are encouraged to allow extra travel time, monitor local road conditions and clear snow from storm drains to reduce minor flooding as precipitation shifts to rain.
This unsettled pattern stretches across much of New England, reinforcing a wintry feel to the opening days of meteorological spring. Additional updates are likely later this week as the March 1-5 period approaches and forecast details become clearer.
