Chittenden County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Burlington VT
1026 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure allowed temperatures to return to near normal today. 
Expect a slight warm up over the weekend, with temperatures reaching 
into the upper 60s in the warmest locations Sunday. A number of weak 
shortwaves will pass over Vermont and Northern New York during the 
forecast period, with widespread, light precipitation in the 
forecast over the weekend and beyond.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CHITTENDEN County

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Regional Hourly Observations For CHITTENDEN County
Issued at
1100 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2024 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PORTLAND ME PTCLDY 41 26 55 CALM 30.50R BANGOR ME CLEAR 38 23 55 SW3 30.46R CONCORD NH CLEAR 44 24 45 CALM 30.47R MANCHESTER NH CLEAR 44 23 43 SE5 30.47R NASHUA NH CLEAR 42 26 53 CALM 30.49R PORTSMOUTH NH CLEAR 41 22 48 NE3 30.48R JAFFREY NH CLEAR 39 26 59 CALM 30.46R KEENE NH CLEAR 37 28 70 CALM 30.46R BURLINGTON VT CLEAR 45 25 45 SE3 30.44S MT. WASHINGTON PTCLDY 23 14 68 NW13 N/A WCI 11

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Vermont
Based on observations at 1100pm EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Vermont...temperatures are near 36 degrees north, near 37 degrees central, and near 39 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at Highland. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at Morrisville.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CHITTENDEN County,VT

302 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For CHITTENDEN County, VT
1015 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers until midnight, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Vermont VERMONT --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Normal Precipitation: Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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