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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington, Burlington International Airport (KBTV)

Lat: 44.47°NLon: 73.15°WElev: 331ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Aug 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Westford VT

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 2am. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 76. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 2am. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 76. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westford VT
 44.62°N 73.04°W (Elev. 919 ft)
Last Update:
2:13 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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