Lake Wind Advisory: Becoming blustery this afternoon

Lake Wind Advisory: Becoming blustery this afternoon.

Some wet weather today ahead of a beautiful fall weekend!

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A beautiful fall weekend is on the way, but first we have some wet weather to get through. Our Friday morning is off to a mild and muggy start with lots of us seeing temperatures in the 60s. Some spots like Plattsburgh and Rutland are even in the low 70s early this morning!

Spotty shower Thursday

Spotty shower Thursday

September 2026 finishes as the coolest one in more than a decade across Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - While recent memory reminds us that September can and consistently has been pretty mild. However, September 2026 deviated from the recent stretch of mild and even hot Septembers across northern New York and Vermont. The month finished with an average temperature of 61.3 degrees in Burlington,...

Peak Fall Color Explodes Across the Adirondacks, Green Mountains and White Mountains This Week, While New York City, Boston, Hartford and Buffalo Wait for the Show to Begin

MONTPELIER, VERMONT — Peak fall color is arriving in New England, and the timing could not be better for leaf peepers. The latest fall color map for September 28, 2026 shows high color well underway across the higher elevations and colder climates of the Northeast, with near-peak conditions already showing up in the Adirondacks of New York and the Green Mountains and White Mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire. Peak color is expected to arrive by late this week in these classic early-season foliage destinations, while big cities like New York City, Boston, Hartford and Buffalo are still waiting for the colors to turn.

Trending drier and warmer through mid-week

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -Happy Tuesday! Our Tuesday starts off with some low clouds, fog and morning mist. It looks like we should be able to slowly clear away the low-level clouds, fog and mist into this afternoon. But even still, higher level clouds remain fairly stubborn. Portions of northern New York may be able to break apart some clouds and get some sunshine going just before sunset this evening. Daytime highs are generally in the 50s to lower 60s come this afternoon. Lows tonight fall back into the 40s and lower 50s to start Wednesday.

The Nor’easter has weakened, though the remnants will keep our region cool with showers on Monday. No significant impacts are expected.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Nor’easter has moved inland over New Jersey and now is much weaker. Just a few showers are expected tonight. The center of the remnants, however, will be closer to our region on Monday with cloudy skies and showers likely, especially in central and southern parts of the region. With the recent dry conditions, this will be a beneficial rain with a quarter to half inch possible by Monday evening. Though no significant impacts are expected, you may want the umbrella and light jacket if you head outdoors. Highs will be rather cool in the 50s, though a few low 60s are possible.

Breezy with some showers over the weekend due to the Nor’easter, but the worst of it will be along the New England coast.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - We’ll be watching the track of the powerful Nor’easter over the weekend, but it still looks like the worst of it will spare our region. For Saturday, northern parts of the region will be mostly cloudy. Southern sections will have showers, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the 60s, though a few low 70s are possible near the Canadian border. As far as wind is concerned, Saturday will have the highest gusts of any day. Expect a north wind of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. The western slopes of the Southern Green Mountains, however, may have gusts to 45 mph, especially during the afternoon and overnight hours. The coast along Massachusetts and Rhode Island could have gusts to 60 mph along with high surf and possible coastal flooding.

Cloudy, breezy weekend with rain arriving late Saturday

Cloudy, breezy weekend with rain arriving late Saturday.

The Nor’easter will start to weaken today, but keep showers in our forecast into Tuesday morning. Little wind is expected.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - So far, it’s been rather uneventful in our region as we’ve only been on the very outer fringes of the Nor’easter. It will be breezy at times today with perhaps some gusts to 25 mph, but that’s about it. There is, however, a Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Champlain this morning. The wind will be north at 15 to 25 knots with waves 2 to 5 feet. The wind and waves will diminish/subside during the afternoon. Throughout the region, it will be cloudy with scattered showers, mainly south. It will be breezy, but nothing serious as the Nor’easter begins to weaken. Highs will be in the 50s to low 60s. If you plan to attend the Underhill Harvest Market, it’s a good idea to bring an umbrella and a light jacket.

Your First Alert Forecast: Saturday, September 26

Nice through Friday before a weekend Nor’easter

Happy Thursday, friends. We have almost made it to Friday, and the weather pattern has not changed all week, so why break that streak today? We have more of the same on top for our Thursday with patchy dense fog and frost to start the day. Temperatures are in the 30s to low 40s, so […]

Sunshine continues Thursday

Sunshine continues Thursday

First Alert: Frosty nights expected through midweek

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s a textbook fall setup: mild, sunny days and clear, cool nights. It’s perfect for helping fall foliage pop, but you’ll want to take steps to protect frost-sensitive plants from damage Tuesday and Wednesday night. A Frost Advisory is in effect from 2...

Early Frost Advisory Issued for 5 Counties in New York and Vermont as Temperatures Plummet

Drier air and clearing skies are setting up another frosty Saturday morning across the Adirondacks. A Frost Advisory covers parts of northern New York and Vermont, with temperatures forecast to drop as low as 32 degrees. Where and When. The NWS Burlington office has the advisory in effect from 2...

Cooler for now, but a warming trend lies ahead of us

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Monday! A bit of early morning fog and drizzle is possible to start Monday, but it should not be long-lived. As we head into Monday afternoon, clouds gradually thin out, giving way to bright sunshine by the late afternoon and evening. Temperatures stay on the cool side, with most spots only reaching the mid to upper 50s. Clear skies Monday night will set us up for a chilly, potentially frosty start to Tuesday, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s.

Rain on Sunday, then a cool start to the week. Patchy frost and even a freeze are possible in parts of the region Monday night.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Tonight will be chilly, but not as cold as last night. Lows will be in the 40s, but increasing clouds will put a cap on how cold it gets. These clouds are with a low pressure system to our southwest which will bring light rain to southern parts of the region by daybreak on Sunday. The rest of the day will be rainy, coming down moderately at times. This will be a beneficial rain with no significant impacts. However, it will be raw with highs in the 50s, so an umbrella and jacket are recommended if you plan to travel or be outdoors. A half inch or more of rain is possible by early evening. The rain will quickly move out during the evening with partly cloudy skies overnight.