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Vermont Weather Oct. 17-21: Cold, Snow Showers Possible
BURLINGTON, VT – A colder weather pattern is favored across Vermont and much of the Northeast Oct. 17 21, with rain and snow showers already appearing in the National Weather Service forecast for Satu
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-12T10:16:29.800Z
BURLINGTON, VT – A colder weather pattern is favored across Vermont and much of the Northeast Oct. 17 21, with rain and snow showers already appearing in the National Weather Service forecast for Saturday as temperatures fall toward freezing over the weekend.
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, below normal temperatures are favored across Vermont during the Oct. 17 21 period. The outlook places the state within an area of increased odds for colder than average conditions as the broader temperature pattern shifts across the eastern United States.
The Climate Prediction Center has also identified a slight risk of hazardous cold temperatures for portions of the Northeast on Monday, Oct. 19. The risk area includes parts of northern New England and represents a 20 40% probability of temperatures meeting hazardous cold thresholds.
In Burlington, the National Weather Service forecasts a significant temperature change heading into the weekend.
Friday's high is expected to reach 57 degrees, with showers likely and a 90% chance of precipitation. Temperatures are forecast to drop to around 36 Friday night as northwest winds increase to 17 22 mph, with gusts reaching 32 mph.
By Saturday, Burlington could see a mixture of rain and snow showers, with a high near 45 degrees. Northwest winds of 21 23 mph could gust as high as 34 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday night temperatures are expected to fall to around 32 degrees, increasing the potential for freezing conditions in the Burlington area.
The forecast does not specify snowfall accumulations, and any snow showers could be brief or mixed with rain.
NOAA's precipitation outlook also favors below normal precipitation across Vermont during Oct. 17 21, indicating the colder pattern does not necessarily support widespread or significant snowfall.
Residents should prepare for a colder, breezy weekend with a chance of early season snow showers Saturday, followed by continued increased odds of below normal temperatures through Oct. 21.