Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across the region for this weekend. Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero are possible, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Prepare now for the extreme cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors. Read More >

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

A Few Clouds

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.77 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Feb 9:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Waitsfield VT

Cold Weather Advisory February 7, 06:00pm until February 8, 01:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 20. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 8. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. Temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -25. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Calm wind.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 20. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 8. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. Temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -25. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light northwest wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Waitsfield VT
 44.21°N 72.89°W (Elev. 1804 ft)
7:49 am EST Feb 6, 2026
10am EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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