Vermont wakes to a sharp, icy hush this morning as dense freezing fog clings to fields, rooftops, and bridges. Headlights glow through the pale mist, and pavement shows a thin, dangerous glaze that could catch drivers off guard. Anyone commuting early should slow down, expect slick patches on shaded roads, and allow extra minutes before joining the first wave of Thanksgiving-bound travelers.
Travel conditions improve by late morning, but cold air hangs around and keeps the day feeling crisp. Once the fog lifts, skies gradually brighten and temperatures reach the upper 30s. Light winds keep the chill steady, yet the clearer afternoon offers a good window for errands, early holiday prep, or outdoor leaf work before wetter weather arrives.
Friday brings the next shift. Clouds thicken, and a developing system pushes scattered rain into the region by midday. To be fair, temperatures remain mild enough for mostly rain, but models hint at a Winter Tease late at night as colder air slides in behind the system. A brief rain-to-snow changeover can’t be ruled out in the higher terrain west of Burlington. Accumulation looks limited for now, though early-season flakes remain possible across northern Vermont as Thanksgiving week approaches.
Saturday turns cooler but calmer, offering a break for local events and regional travel. Sunshine returns in patches, and winds ease. Sunday keeps the calmer pattern intact with partly sunny skies and seasonal temps near 40.
Looking ahead to early next week, another system could bring a more organized rain-snow mix. With holiday travel accelerating, watch for updates—especially since long-range guidance signals potential heavy snow in parts of the northern U.S. between November 25 and early December. It’s still early, but the pattern suggests a stronger push of winter is on deck.
Five-Day Outlook:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, near 38.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, near 39.
• Monday: Rain or snow chance, low 30s, high low 40s.
• Tuesday: Rain and snow showers possible.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, mid-40s.
