Vermont — A thin drizzle slides across the Champlain Valley this morning, softening the last of the fallen leaves underfoot. The mild start won’t last long. A sharp turn toward colder, more wintry weather will unfold just as Thanksgiving travel reaches its peak.
The National Weather Service in Burlington expects periods of rain through today with temperatures reaching the low 50s, followed by gusty southwest winds building into the evening. By Thursday afternoon, that breeze will shift colder, and a rain-to-snow transition could begin by late day—especially across the higher elevations of Addison, Lamoille, and Franklin counties.
Drivers along I-89 and Route 7 should prepare for slushy roads and reduced visibility late Thanksgiving evening as mixed precipitation gives way to light snow showers. While accumulations around Burlington are expected to stay light—generally less than an inch—north and east of the city could see up to 2 inches, particularly near the Green Mountains.
Friday stays brisk and gray with scattered snow showers and highs only near 35°F. The wind chill will make it feel closer to the mid-20s—perfect for shoppers bundling up for Black Friday deals but less ideal for long travel stretches.
The weekend improves slightly. Saturday brings sunshine and calmer air, with highs near 33°F, before clouds return Sunday and rain mixes with snow again by evening. This late-November chill is a “winter tease,” as meteorologists track a major Arctic front expected to surge across the U.S. by December 1–5—potentially bringing heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures to the Northeast.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Rain likely, 53°F.
• Thursday: Rain/snow mix, 42°F.
• Friday: Snow showers, 35°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, 33°F.
• Sunday: Late rain/snow, 40°F.
