Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	2 Aug 1:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Washington Heights VT

This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Cloudy then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. 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 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. High near 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. 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 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.