Vermont Weather Alert: Freezing Temps Possible Oct 17-18

Burlington temperatures could reach freezing early Sunday before a sunny afternoon brings relief.

Windy and wintry conditions in the mountains tonight before an amazing autumn stretch of weather

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A sharp cold front crossing Vermont and the North Country this evening will bring an abrupt shift from strong southerly winds to gusty northwesterly winds bringing plunging temperatures. Upslope snow showers will bring our first mountain snow accumulation of the season to higher peaks tonight, setting up a raw, winter-like Saturday with gusty winds and wind chills in the 20s and 30s. High pressure then locks in a long stretch of dry, sunny weather for Sunday and next week.

Northern New York-Vermont Rainfall: Up to 3.09 Inches of Rain in Areas Oct 12-14

Some communities recorded more than 2 inches of rain, with one reported total exceeding 3 inches.

Northern Vermont Weather Alert: Windy Friday, Cold Saturday Oct 16-17

A strong low-pressure system brings widespread rain and gusty winds to the Champlain Valley.

Preparing for wicked, winter-like wind chills Saturday

You have heard a lot about the snow chances for Friday night into Saturday, but what’s not being highlighted enough are the brutal wind chills for Saturday. Snow will not be the main headline for Saturday. It’s the stronger winds and colder air that we should be focused on. Do not sleep on those brutal […]

Drizzle lingers into Wednesday

Drizzle lingers into Wednesday

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 Saturday as temperatures fall toward freezing over the weekend.

Northern Vermont Rain Alert: Up to 2 Inches Expected Oct. 13-14

Burlington, VT – Widespread rain is moving into Vermont and northern New York on Tuesday, October 13, bringing the potential for up to 2 inches of rainfall, breezy conditions and water ponding on roads before the system moves out overnight.

Clouds build – Rain moves in late Sunday

Sunday: The morning is quiet with just a few peaks of sunshine still overhead and morning lows in the low 30s to low 40s. Clouds continue to filter in and thicken up, making for an overall gray day. Skies do remain dry for a majority of the day though, before rain moves in for the […]

Tracking thick fog for morning commute

Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 11 a.m.

Mainly dry Monday, another soaking rain on the way

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) -Happy Monday! Any leftover rain showers from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias are wrapping up through early this morning and we find a good deal of dry time through this afternoon. High temperatures for the day climb back into the upper 50s and lower 60s. A few more rain showers may enter the picture through this evening, especially the further north that you are. Rain continues to expand southward through the night, as overnight lows fall back into the 40s and lower 50s.

The remnants of Isaias will bring rain tonight, mainly south, then we’ll have a dry Monday before more rain arrives for Tuesday.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The remnants of Isaias are bringing rain to southern parts of our region. This will continue tonight before moving out around 6 AM Monday. Total rainfall could reach a half inch in southern sections, but only a tenth of an inch or even nothing near the Canadian border. Monday will be mostly cloudy until a slow-moving cold front brings late afternoon showers by the Canadian border. Highs will be in the upper 50s to mid-60s.

Rain overnight – Cloudy but drying out Monday

Monday: A majority of the showers will have come to an end by sunrise with clouds sticking around and morning lows in the 40s. Clouds do persist throughout the day with partly to mostly cloudy conditions. Highs are still in the 60s. Tuesday: Showery weather is here to stay with...

Isaias’ remnants could turn a beautiful Sunday into a soggy one: what we know now

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The first hurricane of the 2026 Hurricane Season, Isaias, is now a category two hurricane. While the forecast the past few days looked like both Saturday and Sunday were going to be pleasant, this latest development in the tropics has changed that. Hurricane Isaias’ remnants could bring rain to New England Sunday, but how much they affect the region remains uncertain. One forecast model points to a mostly pleasant autumn day, while others suggest a cloudier, wetter outcome.

First Alert Forecast: Sunday, October 11

Your First Alert Forecast: Saturday, October 10

Fabulous fall foliage keeps dazzling

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - The foliage is now at its peak in some areas of our region and it won’t last for long!. WCAX Chief Meteorologist Jess Langlois checked out the views from the radar site at Camp Johnson in Colchester. The site is also how the WCAX First Alert Weather Team can alert viewers to changing weather conditions.

Frost advisory issued for the entire Champlain Valley

If you have any leftover summer vegetation you’re wanting to hang on to a bit later into fall, then be sure to check out this frosty forecast update. Weather Alert: A frost advisory has been issued for the entire Champlain Valley until 7 AM Wednesday morning. However, most are at risk for frost overnight. The […]

First Snow Of The Season Falls In The Northeast

Skiers rejoice: The first snowflakes of the season fell across parts of the Adirondacks and northern New England yesterday. Photographer Jonathan Zaharek shared video on Instagram of snow blowing in the Adirondacks late in the day on Monday, October 5. Resort officials at Whiteface Mountain also shared photos of their...