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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

Burlington, Burlington International Airport (KBTV)

Lat: 44.47°NLon: 73.15°WElev: 331ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex Junction VT

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 58. Light southeast wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 48. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 57. South wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 58. Light southeast wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 48. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 57. South wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 33. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex Junction VT
 44.5°N 73.1°W (Elev. 374 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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