Burlington, Vermont – Arctic air is expected to remain locked in across Vermont from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, bringing a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and reinforcing deep winter conditions statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Vermont sits in a high-probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period, with odds approaching 80 percent across much of the state. The pattern reflects a persistent Arctic influence, limiting any meaningful warm-ups through the end of the month.
In northern Vermont, including the Northeast Kingdom and higher elevations of the Green Mountains, daytime highs are expected to run well below average, with overnight lows frequently dropping into the single digits or below zero. The sustained cold increases the risk of icy road conditions and prolonged snowpack along routes such as Interstate 91, Route 105, and mountain passes.
Across central and western Vermont, including the Burlington and Montpelier areas, temperatures are also expected to stay below normal throughout the Jan. 24–30 window. Even during brief moderation periods, highs may struggle to rise above the teens and lower 20s, allowing untreated roads and sidewalks to remain icy.
Vermont emergency management officials encourage residents to take cold-weather precautions, including limiting time outdoors, protecting exposed pipes, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
With Arctic air showing little sign of retreat before month’s end, additional cold-related advisories may be issued as confidence remains high in sustained below-normal temperatures across Vermont through Jan. 30.
