TONIGHT: Mostly clear early, then a few more clouds northern areas, with slight threat for a shower near Quebec border overnight. A bit more muggy with a low around 65. Little wind.

TOMORROW: Partly sunny and again humid. Widely scattered showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms. A high in the mid 80s. West breeze 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. A few leftover showers diminishing through early evening. A low 60 to 65. Light north breeze.

FRIDAY: Periods of afternoon sunshine northern areas. More clouds with a chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms south of the Barre-Montpelier area. A high in the low 80s. Light north breeze.

Looking further ahead…

FRIDAY NIGHT: A few evening showers diminishing, otherwise mostly clear. Patchy valley fog. A low near 60.

SATURDAY: Partly to mostly sunny and gorgeous. A high upper 70s to near 80.

SUNDAY: Partial sunshine northern areas. Chance for showers and a few thunderstorms elsewhere. A low 55 to 60. A high in the low 80s.

MONDAY: Mixed clouds and sun. Chance for a few brief showers near the mountains. A low around 60. A high in the low 80s.

TUESDAY: Cloudy southern areas with a chance for showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Otherwise partial sunshine in the north. A low around 60. A high in the low to mid 80s.

Average lows 55 to near 60. Normal high upper 70s to low 80s.

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence)

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