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Burlington, VT Weather: Cold Start, Sunny Skies Oct. 27-30
Burlington, VT – Residents across Vermont and northern New York face a chilly Tuesday, Oct. 27, with afternoon temperatures struggling to climb out of the 40s in many communities. Despite the colder c
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-27T08:32:04.742Z
Burlington, VT – Residents across Vermont and northern New York face a chilly Tuesday, Oct. 27, with afternoon temperatures struggling to climb out of the 40s in many communities. Despite the colder conditions, sunshine and dry weather should provide a pleasant autumn day before temperatures gradually warm through the remainder of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, high temperatures Tuesday will generally range from the 40s to lower 50s across the region, with the coolest conditions expected in northern Vermont and portions of northern New York.
Burlington is forecast to reach approximately 46 degrees Tuesday afternoon , while nearby St. Albans also reaches around 46 degrees.
Montpelier is expected to climb to 48 degrees, with Stowe reaching approximately 48 degrees and Middlebury also near 48 degrees.
Farther north, temperatures remain particularly cool. Malone, New York, is forecast near 43 degrees, while Newport, Vermont, reaches approximately 46 degrees.
Some southern and lower elevation communities will experience slightly warmer conditions.
Rutland is expected to reach approximately 48 degrees, while Springfield could climb to 50 degrees.
Bennington is forecast near 51 degrees, with Brattleboro reaching approximately 54 degrees.
Across the border in northern New York, Plattsburgh is expected to reach 48 degrees, while Watertown could see temperatures around 47 degrees.
Despite the chilly afternoon readings, the National Weather Service expects dry conditions and sunny skies throughout Tuesday.
Residents heading outdoors during the morning or evening should consider wearing additional layers, particularly in locations where temperatures remain in the 40s.
A gradual warming trend is expected through the remainder of the workweek.
Forecasters indicate that temperatures will slowly increase after Tuesday, although specific daily highs for Wednesday through Friday were not included in the latest outlook.
The dry weather should also provide favorable conditions for daytime travel and outdoor activities across the region.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts as temperatures begin to moderate heading toward Halloween weekend.