Washington County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Burlington VT
1037 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry weather will continue this evening before rain moves back into 
the region tonight and Wednesday ahead of a strong cold front. 
Temperatures will drop throughout the day on Wednesday, and a brief 
period of snow is possible as precipitation tapers off. Only minor 
accumulations of snow are expected given a period of warm 
temperatures ahead of the falling snow. After one cool day on 
Thursday, conditions will begin to warm and become above normal for 
the new work week. Another interval of sharp drying takes place 
Thursday and Friday. Rain chances will return later Saturday into 
early next week.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For WASHINGTON County

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Regional Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
Issued at
1000 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024 _____VERMONT_____ CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BURLINGTON CLOUDY 63 29 27 S12G22 29.79F TC 17 MONTPELIER MOCLDY 55 27 34 S18G25 29.88S TC 13 MORRISVILLE MOCLDY 58 28 32 S12G24 29.82S TC 14 ST. JOHNSBURY* N/A 54 29 38 MISG 29.85S TC 12 LYNDONVILLE* CLOUDY 51 29 44 SE9 29.88S TC 10 MIDDLEBURY* PTCLDY 58 14 17 S12 29.84S TC 15 RUTLAND* PTCLDY 55 29 36 SE14 29.87R TC 13 SPRINGFIELD CLEAR 54 27 35 VRB6G20 29.92R TC 12 HIGHGATE* MOCLDY 63 28 26 S8 29.77S TC 17 NEWPORT* PTCLDY 55 32 42 S10G21 29.84R TC 13 BENNINGTON PTCLDY 54 28 36 S14G28 29.89R TC 12 GALLUP MILLS* N/A 43 N/A N/A MISG N/A TC 6 LAKE EDEN* N/A 55 N/A N/A S6 N/A TC 13 _____LAKE CHAMPLAIN_____ CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BURTON ISLAND* N/A 55 36 47 N15 N/A TC 13 COLCHESTER RF* N/A 52 37 58 S22 N/A TC 11 DIAMOND ISL* N/A 59 32 36 S12G18 N/A TC 15

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Vermont
Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Vermont...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the south at 16 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 25 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 14 mph with gusts at 28 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at Highland. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Lyndonville.

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 WASHINGTON County,VT

328 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Dry weather and gusty winds may contribute to fire weather concerns today. Please see the recent Special Weather Statement for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. 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 WASHINGTON County, VT
1025 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Rain showers. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon. South winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph until midnight.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Vermont VERMONT --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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