Wet Week Ahead for Vermont, But Temperatures Remain Mild

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After a brief high pressure system brings clear skies and cooler temperatures tonight, a warm front will bring showers into New York on Sunday afternoon, spreading eastward into Vermont through the evening. Rain is likely Sunday night, especially in the northern parts of the state, and showers will continue on and off through Monday, though temperatures will be warmer, reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. The wet weather pattern is expected to continue through much of the week, with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers Tuesday through Thursday, and the possibility of thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will remain unseasonably mild, with highs mainly in the 60s and a few low 70s possible, and lows in the 40s and 50s.

Why it matters

The wet weather pattern will help keep the brush fire risk low in Vermont, which is important given the state's heavily forested landscape. While the frequent showers may be an inconvenience for some, the mild temperatures will be welcome news for residents and businesses as the state transitions into spring.

The details

The high pressure system moving in tonight will allow temperatures to drop into the 20s, with some areas like Saranac Lake potentially reaching around 20 degrees. Sunday will start off sunny, but clouds will increase through the day as a warm front approaches from the west. Showers are expected to move into New York by mid-afternoon and spread eastward into Vermont through the evening. Rain is likely to continue Sunday night, especially in the northern parts of the state. On Monday, showers will continue on and off through the day, with the possibility of brief heavy downpours, but temperatures will be warmer, reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. The active weather pattern is expected to continue through much of the week, with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers Tuesday through Thursday. There is also a chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will remain unseasonably mild, with highs mainly in the 60s and a few low 70s possible, and lows in the 40s and 50s.

• Tonight, temperatures will drop into the 20s, with some areas like Saranac Lake potentially reaching around 20 degrees.
• On Sunday, showers will move into New York by mid-afternoon and spread eastward into Vermont through the evening.
• Sunday night, rain is likely to continue, especially in the northern parts of the state.
• On Monday, showers will continue on and off through the day, with the possibility of brief heavy downpours.
• Tuesday through Thursday, the active weather pattern is expected to continue, with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers.