Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Rochester VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 74. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 74. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Rochester VT
 43.89°N 72.73°W (Elev. 1516 ft)
2:09 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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