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Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect until 4 PM Today

Ice accumulations of 0.4 to 0.7 inch are expected in the St Lawrence Valley and portions of central/eastern VT, with 0.2 to 0.4 inch elsewhere. Travel will be very difficult, especially during this morning's commute. Isolated to scattered power outages are possible due to the ice. Gusty west to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph develop later today and tonight, with additional power outages possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Light Freezing Rain

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.52 in (1001.3 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 29 Dec 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Waitsfield VT

Ice Storm Warning December 29, 04:29am until December 29, 04:00pm
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Ice Storm Warning
  •  
    Ice Storm Warning December 29, 04:29am until December 29, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Ice Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Freezing Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. High near 39. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Freezing rain. Low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime ice accumulation of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. High near 39. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Light west wind.
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Point Forecast:
Waitsfield VT
 44.18°N 72.84°W (Elev. 810 ft)
Last Update:
3:28 am EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 4, 2026
 
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