Burlington, VT – Vermont starts the day under a quiet but wintry sky, with low clouds draped over Burlington and a light haze softening views across Lake Champlain. The air feels crisp, the kind that bites the fingertips, and pavement holds a chilled sheen as snow showers flicker across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of passing snow showers continues today as northwest winds push colder air into Chittenden County. Roads remain mostly manageable, though wet stretches may refreeze quickly as temperatures hover in the 20s. Drivers heading toward I-89 should stay alert for patchy slickness, especially on shaded ramps and bridges.
Meteorologists are now tracking a broader pattern shift as moisture returns Monday. A higher chance for snow showers arrives late Monday into Monday evening, with gusts near 20 mph reducing visibility at times. Accumulation looks light but enough to create slushy travel in spots. Families preparing for early Christmas travel or final school pickups this week should watch for quick changes after midday Monday.
By Tuesday, skies brighten and temperatures climb into the upper 20s. It’s a brief break — after all, December tends to reload quickly — and models hint at a late-week warm-to-cold transition. Rain may develop Wednesday afternoon before mixing with snow Wednesday night as colder air presses back in. If temperatures slip toward freezing sooner than expected, slick evening commutes could develop across Burlington, Essex, and South Burlington.
Five-Day Outlook (Sun–Thu)
• Today: Slight chance of snow; high 23; mostly cloudy and cold.
• Monday: Partly sunny early; snow showers developing late; high 21.
• Monday Night: Chance snow; low 14; gusty winds.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high 28; calmer winds.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; high 38; rain–snow chance late.
• Thursday: Rain likely; breezy; highs in the 40s.
