BURLINGTON, VT – A restless wind stirs through the Champlain Valley this morning, carrying the crisp, woodsmoke scent that defines early November in northern Vermont. Clouds hang low over the Green Mountains, still streaked with the last of autumn color, as a fresh air mass moves in behind gusty Friday weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, the weekend begins brisk but bright. Skies clear Saturday afternoon, followed by calmer, milder conditions Sunday — the calm before another round of showers arrives to start the week. Temperatures rebound into the mid-40s to near 50 both days before climbing slightly Monday ahead of the next system.
By Monday afternoon, clouds thicken again, and scattered rain develops across western Vermont. Forecasters expect the steadiest rainfall late Monday into early Tuesday, with gusts near 20 mph and cooler air trailing behind. While snow is not expected yet, colder upper air could trigger a few flakes over the highest Green Mountain ridges by midweek — an early hint of what’s coming later in November.
Travelers using I-89 and Route 7 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during the Monday commute, especially through the evening. Winds may also pick up along Lake Champlain, causing choppy water and colder spray for late-season boaters.
By Tuesday, skies begin to clear again as a crisp, cooler pattern settles in. Highs dip into the upper 40s, and morning lows fall toward the mid-30s — a steady reminder that the winter transition is underway. After all, Burlington’s first measurable snow often arrives by Thanksgiving, and this week’s setup fits the early-season script perfectly.
Five-Day Forecast for Burlington, VT:
Sat: 45/35 – Cloudy early; turning partly sunny, breezy.
Sun: 46/34 – Mostly sunny; calm, mild afternoon.
Mon: 56/40 – Clouds increase; showers develop late.
Tue: 52/36 – Early rain; clearing skies, cooler breeze.
Wed: 49/33 – Partly cloudy; brisk, hint of mountain flakes.
