forecast overview

Northcentral Vermont will be between weather systems for the better part of the day today. Upper level low pressure centered over southern New England will slide south and east this afternoon, while another low approaches for Monday afternoon. Unsettled weather will likely continue through next week with a chance of showers daily. Look for at, or slightly below, average temperatures through the period.

Friday's storms

Thursday heat and humidity were supposed to bring strong storms to the area and did not; the sky wasn’t falling. Friday did bring some storms, but coverage was still not extensive. All I had at the WeatherWatch Tower was a few minutes of gusty winds; no rain, no lightning. Fine by me.
The areas in Vermont that did see stronger storms were the Lake Champlain counties. There was some minor wind damage, but hail was the main feature. Mostly small, there were a few instances of large hail. A trained spotter in Grande Isle reported 5-10 minutes of hail up to .88 inches. The largest reported stone fell, up by the border, in the town of Franklin... an estimated 1.75 inches (that’s big for Vermont).

hot, but not hottest

Thursday was humid and hot (hottest this month) with widespread mid to upper 80s. The amazing thing about yesterday, it wasn’t as hot as see saw in late April. In many locations, April 27 is still the hottest day of the year. There is one very noticeable difference between that Spring heat and yesterday’s; the summertime humidity.

summer weather

Yesterday- first widespread 80s of the month. Burlington, Montpelier, St J, and Morrisville all at 84.

Today, as high pressure moves away, southerly winds will usher in more warm and humid air . Temperatures will again reach into the 80s in most areas. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and especially tonight. Rain showers will continue Friday through the weekend as low pressure settles over the state.

first eighties

Almost three-quarters of the way through the month and neither Burlington, Montpelier, nor St J, have seen an 80 or better reading; April had several, with even a couple of 90s.
June will try to gain come respect temperature-wise over the next few days as those first 80s seem near. If not today, then tomorrow, and certainly Thursday. Humidity will be rising with the temperatures. Thursday could have an almost mid-summer feel.

Spring ends with little dry time.

The next several days, into Sunday’s Summer Solstice, look not necessarily wet, but at least damp (molds and fungus are going to love it). The light at the end of this dark, damp tunnel is Monday through Wednesday when the weather is expected to be sunny, dry, and warm; the molds won’t be happy, but most of us humans will.

growing season update

Spring winds down.
Despite a few late frosts and several wet periods, a recent (6/15) USDA report indicates that most local farmers are satisfied with the way the growing season is going. The strawberry crop is generally holding its own, and corn, in many locations, is looking good. With all the moisture this Spring, field grasses are growing fast; some pastures are a little overgrown, as the grazing animals can’t keep up.

active afternoon?

An upper air disturbance will move into the Northcentral Vermont today bringing more showers and thunderstorms;some storms could produce small hail and locally heavy rainfall.
After that, a ridge of high pressure is expected build into the area Tuesday and Wednesday, maybe lasting into Thursday. We might even see a day, or two, with 80ish highs.

Typical late Spring pattern

An active and fast westerly flow aloft will continue to provide Northcentral Vermont with chances for showers and thunderstorms each day through Monday. For today, temperatures should be near normal with just a slight chance of an afternoon shower. By tonight, the chances for showers will increase as surface low pressure tracks toward us. Sunday will feature morning showers with some clearing expected during the afternoon hours; temperatures should continue at or slightly below normal. More showers and possibly some strong thunderstorms on Monday.

more wet on the way

Weak high pressure will shift into eastern New England today as a warm front and associated area of low pressure approaches the state this evening. This will increase the chances for showers and embedded thundershowers. Some of the showers could contain locally heavy downpours, especially tonight across central and southern sections. A slow drying trend is expected to develop on Friday with near normal temperatures over the weekend.

more clouds than sun

Weak high pressure will build into the state today with cloudy skies becoming partly sunny by afternoon. The next area of low pressure approaching from the Ohio River valley will spread rain into Vermont by tomorrow morning. Rain showers should continue through the day with a chance of thunderstorms. Conditions will
begin to improve Friday, with a mostly dry weekend expected.

one dry day at a time

Despite a weak ridge of high pressure over the state this Wednesday, still expecting plenty of cloud cover especially in the morning. After that a low pressure area northeast from the Ohio Valley should be moving in early Thursday and bringing another round of wet weather.

damp Tuesday

Low pressure will track across northern New York today along with
a warm front that will stall over eastern Vermont. These features
will result in widespread rain across the northcountry with the chance
for thunder west of the Greens. Partial clearing is expected on
Wednesday, before another area of low pressure and unsettled
conditions return to the state Wednesday night into Thursday.

wet week ahead

Wet weather this Tuesday. Look for a half to full inch of rain in the form of numerous moderate showers. There might be a thunder shower or two, but no damagaing weather is expected... just a good old fashioned rainy day