Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)

Lat: 43.53°NLon: 72.95°WElev: 787ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 10:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Benson VT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 48. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 62. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Low around 55. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 57. South wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 48. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 62. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Low around 55. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers. High near 57. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Benson VT
 43.68°N 73.35°W (Elev. 413 ft)
2:14 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
11pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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