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Vermont Weather Alert: Rain and Mountain Snow Possible Sunday
Burlington, VT – Vermont residents should prepare for a wetter and cooler weekend as rain becomes increasingly widespread Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, with a possibility of snow acros
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-06T09:38:34.482Z
Burlington, VT – Vermont residents should prepare for a wetter and cooler weekend as rain becomes increasingly widespread Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, with a possibility of snow across higher elevations by Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, Friday will be the warmest day of the forecast period, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 58 to 68 degrees across Vermont and northern New York.
Rainfall Friday will remain primarily concentrated across southern and eastern Vermont, along with portions of New York's St. Lawrence Valley.
Rain chances range from 25% to 60%, depending on location.
Conditions are expected to change Saturday as a more widespread area of precipitation develops across the region.
Forecasters predict a 50% to 90% chance of rain Saturday, making it the wettest day for many communities.
Afternoon highs will fall to approximately 48 to 60 degrees, bringing noticeably cooler conditions compared with Friday.
Residents planning outdoor activities, weekend travel or community events should prepare for periods of rain and damp roadways.
Unsettled weather continues Sunday, with precipitation chances ranging from 45% to 85%.
Sunday afternoon temperatures are expected to reach only 45 to 55 degrees across the forecast region.
The National Weather Service also indicates that some precipitation could briefly fall as snow at higher elevations Sunday morning.
Mountain communities and travelers heading into elevated terrain should monitor changing conditions, although significant snowfall accumulations were not indicated in the outlook.
For Burlington, Montpelier and surrounding communities, the primary weather concern remains periods of rain accompanied by cooler temperatures.
Northern New York communities, including areas near the St. Lawrence Valley, will also experience unsettled weather through the weekend.
The cooler temperatures mark a noticeable change from Friday's relatively mild conditions.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before traveling, particularly in mountainous areas where temperatures and precipitation types may differ from nearby valleys.
Additional weather information is available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/btv.