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Vermont Weather: Chilly Saturday, 60° Sunday, Oct. 24-25
Burlington, VT – Residents across Burlington and Vermont's Champlain Valley should prepare for a colder stretch of fall weather heading into the weekend, with overnight temperatures forecast to reach
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-21T09:12:50.791Z
Burlington, VT – Residents across Burlington and Vermont's Champlain Valley should prepare for a colder stretch of fall weather heading into the weekend, with overnight temperatures forecast to reach the freezing mark Friday night, October 23. Gusty winds Thursday night will precede the colder conditions, before sunshine and a gradual warmup arrive Saturday and Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, temperatures will fall from afternoon highs in the 50s to overnight lows in the 30s through much of the week. Friday night's forecast low of 32 degrees represents the coldest temperature in the five day outlook, while Thursday night could bring north winds gusting as high as 28 mph.
The combination of cooler temperatures and breezy conditions may be especially noticeable for residents traveling early in the morning or spending extended periods outdoors.
Although the forecast reaches the freezing mark, the supplied information does not confirm any active frost or freeze advisories for Burlington.
Five Day Burlington Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Sunny skies will dominate Burlington and surrounding communities, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 58 degrees. Calm winds will become northerly around 6 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night turns mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 35 degrees and light northeast winds.
Thursday 10/22: Mostly sunny conditions continue, although afternoon temperatures will reach only about 55 degrees. Light and variable winds will become northerly at 9 to 14 mph during the morning. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to approximately 37 degrees. North winds of 9 to 15 mph could gust as high as 28 mph before easing overnight.
Friday 10/23: Sunshine returns with a cooler afternoon high near 51 degrees, making Friday the coldest daytime period of the five day forecast. North winds around 9 mph are expected. Friday night brings the most significant temperature drop, with mostly clear skies and a low near 32 degrees. North winds around 5 mph will become calm during the evening.
Saturday 10/24: Temperatures begin recovering, with sunny skies and an afternoon high near 55 degrees. Light south winds are expected. Saturday night remains mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 36 degrees. Calm winds will become southerly near 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday 10/25: The weekend finishes with sunshine and a high near 60 degrees, making Sunday the warmest day since Wednesday. South winds of 7 to 9 mph are forecast. Sunday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 42 degrees.
What the Extended Outlook Shows The local National Weather Service forecast indicates that Burlington could reach approximately 59 degrees Monday before temperatures fall to around 50 Tuesday.
Looking further ahead, the Climate Prediction Center's October 20 temperature outlook places northern Vermont near the boundary between near normal and above normal temperature probabilities for October 28 through November 3.
The corresponding precipitation outlook favors near normal precipitation across much of Vermont during that period.
Neither outlook identifies a specific storm or guarantees precipitation on particular days.
For now, the primary concern remains Friday night's near freezing temperatures, followed by a sunnier and milder weekend.
Residents with sensitive outdoor plants should monitor updated forecasts as temperatures approach freezing.