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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our gorgeous and sunny autumn stretch continues across Vermont and the North Country as high pressure holds through the end of the week and into next week. Thursday and Friday will turn breezier out of the north with low humidity and dry leaves raising fire weather concerns. Friday is the coolest day of the stretch before temperatures rebound into the 60s Sunday ahead of a dry cold front Monday.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Some clouds today due to a passing cold front that is failing to bring any precipitation. But fret not, gorgeous and sunny autumn conditions redevelop into a nice long stretch across Vermont and the North Country in the coming days. Gusty north winds on Lake Champlain this evening will taper overnight, leading to a chilly night under mostly clear skies. High pressure then builds back in for a dry and seasonable weekend with a steady warming trend into early next week.

Drought conditions improved across Vermont and New Hampshire in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, with moderate drought coverage dropping to 14% in Vermont and 33% in New Hampshire. A wetter winter pattern could bring continued relief, though severe and extreme drought in Maine will likely linger.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - We've entered day six of our gorgeous and sunny autumn stretch continues across Vermont and the North Country. High pressure settling overhead will keep skies clear and winds light, allowing for a chilly night tonight with lows in the upper 20s. Expect seasonable warmth to build back through the weekend, with highs reaching into the lower 60s by Sunday and Monday before a brief cool down Tuesday.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our stretch of beautiful bluebird skies has been interrupted with widespread overcast skies across Vermont and the North Country. A weak cold front is slipping south this evening with little more than a sprinkle north and a gusty northwesterly breeze to 25 mph in the Champlain Valley between 7 and 10 p.m. Tonight turns partly cloudy and chilly with lows near 29, then Tuesday high pressure brings the sunny skies back but with the coldest night of the season so far Tuesday night.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - After the return of gorgeous autumn sunshine, a sharp overnight chill across Vermont and the North Country will be noticeable. Tonight brings the coldest air of the season so far with near-record cold possible in a few valley spots. We warm back toward normal Wednesday, then surge well into the 60s with gusty winds Thursday ahead of a cold front bringing a few light showers.

Published Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:11 PM CET | Updated moments ago

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - While clouds and glum skies returned today, by tomorrow our stretch of sunny autumn days will restart tomorrow continues across Vermont and the North Country, with one more warm day ahead before a cold front sweeps through. Expect a mild and breezy Thursday with highs in the 60s, followed by gusty winds and just a few brief mountain showers Thursday night into Friday. Beyond that, high pressure takes control for a gorgeous Halloween weekend with plenty of sunshine and crisp fall temperatures.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our mild autumn weather gives way to a cooler, breezier stretch across Vermont and the North Country as a cold front moves through tonight. A few isolated showers are possible, but most places won't see much rain. Sunshine returns for Halloween weekend, though dry leaves and breezy conditions will keep fire weather concerns elevated. Temperatures moderate again early next week.

Published Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:51 PM CET | Updated 8 minutes ago