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Burlington, VT Weather: Rain, Wet Snow Arrive Thursday
Burlington, VT – Vermont residents should prepare for a significant change in weather later this week as widespread precipitation moves into the region Thursday, bringing the possibility of accumulati
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-10T22:11:18.677Z
Burlington, VT – Vermont residents should prepare for a significant change in weather later this week as widespread precipitation moves into the region Thursday, bringing the possibility of accumulating wet snow across higher elevations through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, widespread precipitation is likely Thursday, November 12, into Friday, November 13, with wet snow accumulations possible in the higher terrain of Vermont and northern New York.
The latest forecast shows precipitation probabilities climbing sharply Thursday across several communities, with some locations reaching an 80% to 90% chance during portions of the day.
Burlington could see precipitation chances reach 80% Thursday afternoon, while Montpelier and Rutland may experience probabilities approaching 85% to 90% during the same general period.
Communities including St. Johnsbury, Middlebury and Newport are also expected to experience periods of rain or mixed precipitation as the system moves across the region.
Higher elevation locations, particularly mountainous areas of Vermont and the Adirondacks of northern New York, have the greatest potential for wet snow accumulation.
The weather service emphasizes that exact snowfall totals and potential impacts remain uncertain and should become clearer as the storm approaches.
Lower elevation communities, including the Burlington area and portions of the Champlain Valley, are more likely to experience rain or a wintry mix rather than widespread accumulating snow.
Travelers heading through mountain passes and elevated roadways Thursday night into Friday should monitor forecasts for possible slippery conditions if accumulating snow develops.
The incoming system could mark one of the first notable accumulating snowfall events of the season for portions of the region's higher terrain.
Residents should continue checking updated forecasts as precipitation types, snowfall amounts and potential travel impacts become clearer.