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Strong Winds Expected Today

A Wind Advisory is in effect for most of northern New York from 6 AM this morning until 2 PM this afternoon. Southwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Strong winds may break limbs or down trees, resulting in isolated to scattered power outages. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport (KMPV)

Lat: 44.2°NLon: 72.57°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 13 Apr 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Montpelier VT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 64. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 64. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Montpelier VT
 44.26°N 72.58°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
5:43 am EDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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