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

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bristol VT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 45. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 50. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light northwest wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 53. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 50. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light northwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 53. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light south wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 7 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bristol VT
 44.09°N 72.98°W (Elev. 1145 ft)
2:14 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
5pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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