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Vermont Weather: Burlington Drops to 25° Before Halloween Oct. 26-Nov. 1
Burlington, VT – Residents across Burlington, Chittenden County and the greater northwestern Vermont region face a sharp temperature drop this week, with overnight lows forecast to reach 25 degrees be
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-26T09:04:12.872Z
Burlington, VT – Residents across Burlington, Chittenden County and the greater northwestern Vermont region face a sharp temperature drop this week, with overnight lows forecast to reach 25 degrees before warmer conditions return ahead of Halloween and the November 1 daylight saving time change.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, Monday, October 26, will bring increasing clouds and a high near 57 degrees. Temperatures will fall to approximately 31 degrees Monday night, with north winds reaching 9 to 13 mph.
Tuesday brings sunshine but significantly cooler conditions, with a high near 47 degrees. By Tuesday night, temperatures are expected to plunge to around 25 degrees under mostly clear skies.
The subfreezing temperatures could affect sensitive outdoor vegetation and exposed water fixtures. Residents should consider protecting vulnerable plants and preparing for freezing overnight conditions.
Wednesday, October 28, brings sunny skies and a high near 54 degrees. Temperatures recover to around 40 degrees Wednesday night under partly cloudy skies.
Thursday offers a noticeable warmup, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 63 degrees. South winds could reach 11 to 13 mph.
Thursday night introduces a 40% chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 48 degrees.
Friday continues the milder pattern, bringing partly sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 57 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 39 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 59 degrees.
The weekend also marks the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Vermont to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents gain an additional hour overnight, although sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.