Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

A warm front will approach this afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is likely before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult to very difficult travel is likely this evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington, Burlington International Airport (KBTV)

Lat: 44.47°NLon: 73.15°WElev: 331ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 9:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Essex VT

Winter Weather Advisory until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 3pm and 4pm, then snow likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. North wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Essex VT
 44.52°N 73.07°W (Elev. 449 ft)
6:36 am EST Feb 20, 2026
10am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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