BURLINGTON, Vt. – Low clouds hang over Lake Champlain this morning, a sure sign of changes brewing across northern Vermont as a moisture-laden system edges in from the west. The air feels damp and heavy — the calm before a sharp, gusty burst of November rain expected to arrive Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, steady showers will develop after midday Monday and persist into the night. South winds will strengthen to 15–20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph, especially along I-89 and higher elevations of the Green Mountains. The combination of wet leaves and slick pavement could slow travel during the evening commute. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and plan around brief periods of heavier rainfall.
By Tuesday morning, drier and cooler air sweeps in behind the front. Sunshine returns by midday, though temperatures hold in the low 50s — a typical early November pattern hinting at the gradual slide toward winter. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy, with another round of rain likely Wednesday night as a secondary disturbance passes through the Champlain Valley.
Late-week temperatures will dip closer to seasonal normals, with highs in the upper 40s by Thursday and a chance of light rain or drizzle lingering into Friday. For now, no snow is in sight, but with La Niña conditions continuing into early winter, forecasters expect periodic cold surges and the first flakes for Vermont likely before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Sun: 48/35 – Gradual clearing; light north wind.
Mon: 57/41 – Showers developing; gusty south winds.
Tue: 53/37 – Mostly sunny; cooler and breezy.
Wed: 52/36 – Mostly cloudy; rain chances late.
Thu: 47/36 – Cooler; light rain possible, seasonable chill.
