Vermont wakes beneath a muted, snow-packed sky, with cold air sliding off Lake Champlain and brushing across Burlington’s streets like a steady winter whisper. The crisp wind cuts through layers and sends tiny powdery flakes swirling off rooftops, signaling a weather pattern ready to shift again as the weekend approaches.
Today stays mostly cloudy, and the cold remains stubborn, with wind chills dipping near zero at times. Drivers heading along I-89, Route 2, and the Winooski corridor should stay alert to patches of frost on shaded lanes. Even brief sun breaks won’t be enough to warm pavement much, so plan extra braking room.
Meteorologists are now tracking an early December Winter Tease as increasing moisture edges toward the Green Mountains. A 30% chance of snow showers arrives Saturday afternoon, with a slight uptick possible as winds turn southerly and lift against the terrain. While snow totals look light, the timing could still challenge weekend shoppers and early holiday travelers, especially as temperatures slip again by late day. Watch for a possible brief changeover where pockets of valley cold linger.
Sunday brings quieter conditions overall, though cold air tightens again and may refreeze any melt from Saturday’s light precipitation. After all, this is the time of year when flash-freezing catches drivers off guard—particularly near overpasses and rural backroads where slush solidifies fast.
By Monday, another disturbance increases the chance of snow showers, especially in the evening. Keep coats, gloves, and emergency gear in vehicles; wind gusts up to 25–30 mph could reduce visibility through early next week.
Five-Day Outlook:
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers after 1 p.m.; high 30.
Sunday: Partly sunny, cold; high 24.
Monday: Partly sunny, snow showers at night; high 19.
Tuesday: Partly sunny; high 29.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, breezy; high 35.
