Crews fight nearly 200 acre wildfire for second day

NOYES TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and local fire crews have been fighting a now-180-acre wildfire in Clinton County since just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Clinton County Department of Emergency Services. The fire started near Route 144 in Noyes Township, in the area of […]

Burlington, VT Weather Nov. 5: Rain, Thunder Possible Today

Cold front brings widespread morning showers across Vermont and northern New York, with isolated thunder possible.

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 across higher elevations by Sunday morning.

Mountain flakes likely in Vermont, New York Sunday

Colder air will be chasing moisture out of the Northeast by Sunday morning and it will result in some mountain snow. Here’s a look at the weather setup and how much snow to expect. Weather Setup: A coastal low will be pulling away Sunday morning into the afternoon, dragging in much cooler air to wrap […]

Moderate drought expands to cover nearly a third of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drought conditions are expanding across Vermont after a stretch of below-normal rainfall in much of the region. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 32% of Vermont in moderate drought, up from 14% one week earlier. In New Hampshire, the area in moderate drought grew from 33% to 40% over the same period.

Turning gray, soggier and cooler in the days ahead

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Thursday! A round of rain showers looks to roll through from west to east this morning into the early afternoon. Another round of showers may pop up here and there through this evening and into the first part of tonight. Right now, it looks like we all see rain, but it’s not a ton with most only getting a couple tenths of an inch of new rain. Temperatures are a tad cooler with most in the low to mid-60s.

SnowBrains Forecast: Warmth and Rain Slow Winter Preparations Across the Northeast

The Northeast snow forecast favors mild weather and rain showers before gradual cooling brings a chance for minor mountain coatings Sunday into early next week. Natural base building remains limited, and colder nights offer only a gradual improvement for snowmaking. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are open for skiing. Killington has ruled out opening this weekend and […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Warmth and Rain Slow Winter Preparations Across the Northeast appeared first on SnowBrains .

A mild Friday ahead of a cooldown this weekend

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Friday! Today looks drier, but there could still be a spotty shower here and there. We continue to lose a little bit of ground temperature-wise, as most areas talk high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s this afternoon. The weekend could again feature...

Burlington, VT Weather Nov. 5-9: 80% Rain Chance Thursday Before 33° Monday Night

VERMONT — Warm November air near 72 degrees will give way to rain, gusty winds and a sharp temperature drop across Burlington, with readings falling into the 30s by the weekend and approaching 33 degrees Monday night, Nov.

Vermont Cold Weather: Burlington Families Urged to Know the Signs

Burlington, VT – As Vermont heads deeper into the colder months, residents across Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland and communities throughout the Green Mountain State are being reminded of two potentially life-threatening winter dangers: frostbite and hypothermia.

Burlington, VT Weather: Rain Tuesday, Wetter Thursday Into Friday Nov 5-6

Rainfall Tuesday should generally remain below one-tenth of an inch, with higher chances near Canada.

Vermont Weather Winter 2026/27: Home Prep Turns to Frozen Pipes in Burlington

Vermont homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Vermont Weather: October 26' Rainfall Fell Up to 45% Below Normal

Burlington, VT – Vermont ended October 2026 with unusually dry conditions across much of the state, including significant rainfall deficits in southeastern communities, while Burlington experienced a record stretch of cold mornings despite otherwise seasonable temperatures.

Vermont Weather Tonight: Temperatures Plunge Into the 20s Oct 31

BURLINGTON, VT – Halloween celebrations across Vermont will come with a sharp evening chill Saturday, Oct. 31, as temperatures fall through the 30s and some communities approach the 20s overnight. Families heading outdoors for trick-or-treating should prepare for rapidly cooling conditions after sunset.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of I-89 South shutdown due to a fire

Interstate 89 South is closed around St. Albans due to a fire.

Vermont Weather: Burlington Hits 65 Wednesday as Thanksgiving Rain or Snow Questions Grow

BURLINGTON, Vermont – Vermont is beginning November with a sharp temperature turnaround, as Burlington climbs from a chilly 47 degrees Saturday to the middle 60s by Wednesday. Rain chances return during the workweek, while the longer-range Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast remains uncertain.

Your First Forecast: Saturday, October 31

Potentially record cold low temperatures in parts of Vermont tonight

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Sunshine has returned, but clear skies will set the stage for a sharp drop in temperatures tonight. Effective radiational cooling beneath mostly clear skies will bring one of the coldest nights of the season so far. Most locations will fall into the low 20s, with a...