· Weakening frontal boundary is moving in a little faster. Scattered shows were more likely to reach the Northwest corner of the state later this afternoon and certainly before sunset.

· South and east of the Champlain Valley…scattered showers to develop this evening with again most rain showers in NW. Vermont.

· Friday – northern tier areas will set up with late morning and afternoon clearing for what should be lots of sunshine while central and southern areas hold out longer with few showers and risk for a thunderstorm.

· Overnight modeling has kept Saturday as “the day for an outdoor Barby” while Sunday modeling has doubled down for showers and possible thunderstorms…some moderate to heavy across the area. Sunday afternoon may be a washout.

TODAY: Partly sunny through early afternoon…then clouding up. A rising chance for late afternoon showers toward the Champlain Valley. A high in the mid 70s to low 80s. South breeze 10 to 20 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Cloudy becoming damp. Scattered showers, mainly western Vermont. A low around 55. South breeze 10 to 15 mph. (5)

FRIDAY: Clouds with few lingering showers Barre-Montpelier area south with a risk for a few rumbles of thunder. Partly sunny northern areas. A high in the mid 70s to around 80. Winds becoming northwest winds 10 mph. (4)

Looking further ahead…

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Patches of valley fog with a low around 55. (3)

SATURDAY: Mixed clouds and sun. A high in the upper 70s. (2)

SUNDAY: Clouding up and becoming unsettled. Chance for showers arriving in the afternoon. A risk of thunder. A low near 55. A high near 70. (2)

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and cool. Chance for leftover showers. A low 50 to 55. A high in the upper 60s to near 70. (2)

TUESDAY: Mainly cloudy. Chance for rain or showers. A low near 50. A high in the mid to upper 60s. (2)

Average lows in the upper 40s. Normal highs in the low 70s.

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/6-1

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