· Transition day today to drying out weather – most noticeable this afternoon with touch of a Fall-like air mass.

· Summer weather returns fairly quickly as temperatures moderate upward into the 70s tomorrow and then 80s Wednesday into Thursday. Humidity will make a slower comeback – so some pretty nice weather ahead for residents and visitors alike.

· Next shot of precipitation arrives later Thursday afternoon near the Quebec border and Widely scattered showers/storms Friday.

· This Weekend – looking pretty good with a dry day Saturday a few more clouds possible Sunday could lead to some scattered showers, but right now looks dry.

· Couple of tropical waves we’re watching – Invest 99L could end up near the eastern Bahamas mid to late week, and Fiona tropical depression may flirt with Bermuda later as well.

TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy northern areas with slight chance for a mountain sprinkle. Otherwise partly to mostly sunny Barre-Montpelier area south. Blustery and cool. A high in the mid 60s to near 70. West to northwest breeze 10 to occasionally 25 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Considerable valley fog. A low in the upper 40s to around 50. Light west winds. (5)

TUESDAY: A beauty. Mostly sunny.Near seasonal normal’s with a high in the mid 70s. Southwest breeze 10 to 15 mph. (4)

Looking further ahead…

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Patchy dense valley fog. Chilly lows 50 to 55. (4)

WEDNESDAY: Pick of the week. Mostly sunny but with a few afternoon clouds northern areas. Warmer with a high 80 to 85. (3)

THURSDAY: Filtered sunshine through high clouds in the morning, mixed sun and clouds in the afternoon. Slight chance for a shower northern areas late. Warmer and more humid especially in the afternoon. A low in the low 60s. A high in the mid 80s.(2)

FRIDAY: Mixed clouds and sun. Widely scattered showers, maybe a thunderstorm. A low in the mid 60s. A high in the low 80s. (2)

SATURDAY: Partly sunny. A low 55 to 60. A high in the mid 70s. (2)

SUNDAY: Mixed clouds and sun. A low around 60. A high in the in the upper 70s. (2)

Average lows mid 50s. Normal high mid 70s.

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

RH/8-22 [end]