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Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest; Windy Conditions in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later today will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated showers are expected today in the Northeast U.S. behind a cold front. Wind Advisories have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 4 Nov 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bristol VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 33. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 33. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bristol VT
 44.12°N 73.01°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am EST Nov 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 4, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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