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Burlington, VT Weather Nov. 5: Rain, Thunder Possible Today
BURLINGTON, VT – Widespread rain showers are moving across Vermont and northern New York Thursday, November 5, as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing wet morning travel conditions and the
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-05T10:27:16.863Z
BURLINGTON, VT – Widespread rain showers are moving across Vermont and northern New York Thursday, November 5, as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing wet morning travel conditions and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms before precipitation becomes more scattered later in the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, showers will generally move from west to east through the morning hours, with the greatest coverage expected before midday. A few rumbles of thunder are possible as the system crosses the region.
Temperatures will remain relatively mild for early November, with afternoon highs reaching the 60s to around 70 degrees.
Rain Chances Reach 80% Thursday Morning The National Weather Service forecasts some of the highest precipitation probabilities across portions of Vermont and northern New York during the morning.
Rutland, Vermont, has an 80% chance of precipitation around 10 a.m., while Bradford reaches 80% around 11 a.m.
Burlington's rain chances peak near 60% around 9 a.m., while Montpelier reaches approximately 70% late Thursday morning.
Across northern New York, Tupper Lake faces an 85% chance of precipitation around 8 a.m., with Lake Placid reaching 75% during the same period.
Thunder Possible as Cold Front Passes Although widespread showers are expected, rainfall totals should remain relatively modest.
The National Weather Service forecasts most communities receiving approximately one quarter inch of rain or less.
Localized amounts could be higher, including approximately 0.36 inches near Manchester, Vermont, and 0.31 inches near Rome, New York.
A few isolated thunderstorms could develop, but the supplied forecast does not indicate an organized severe weather threat.
Showers Become Scattered This Afternoon Rain coverage should gradually decrease Thursday afternoon as the cold front continues moving east.
However, scattered showers may linger into the evening across parts of Vermont and northern New York.
Residents traveling Thursday should prepare for wet pavement, changing visibility during showers and occasional thunder.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to monitor updated forecasts as the system moves through the region.