Updated Monday Evening Forecast — October 31st, 2016

TONIGHT Halloween Eve: Evening clouds then clearing and chilly. Temperatures in the upper 30s for trick-or-treaters. An overnight low settles in the mid 20s to about 30. Little wind.

TOMORROW: Partly sunny, then more clouds later in the afternoon with scattered light showers. Near seasonal temperatures. A high in the upper 40s pushing 50. South breeze 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Occasional rain showers. areas of fog. A low around 40. South winds 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp in the morning with slight chance for sprinkle. Much milder in the afternoon with a few intervals of sun possible. A high in the mid to upper 50s. Light west winds.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A low in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY: Overcast and gray. Chance for periods of rain or showers with wet snow accumulation in the higher terrain overnight. A high in the low 50s.

FRIDAY: Morning wet snow showers especially higher terrain some minor coatings possible down to valley floors giving way to increasing afternoon sunshine. A low in the mid 30s. A high in the 40s.

SATURDAY: Sunshine filtered by high clouds. A low in the 20s. A high in the 40s.

Average lows upper 20s to low 30s. Normal highs in the upper 40s to low 50s

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

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Updated Monday morning forecast & WX Notes — October 31st, 2016

· Other than a few wet snow flakes early, we should transition into less dreary weather with periods of afternoon sunshine. November being the cloudiest month of the year, dark shortening days it can take a toll on human psychology, so get out into that sunshine today and tomorrow if at all possible.

· Tricker or treaters will see dry but seasonably cool weather for tonight.

· This week will see a transition to warming temperatures but also more dreary weather.

· No travel issues this week up until Thursday night/Friday morning where more elevated terrain accumulating wet snow was looking likely for some areas Friday morning…especially northeastern VT.

· Warmest day this week Wednesday where temps may actually make a run toward 60 degrees.

TODAY: Morning clouds with a couple wet snow flakes in the hills…give way periods of afternoon sunshine. Still cool with a high 40 to 45. Northwest breeze 10 mph.

TONIGHT Halloween Eve: Clear and chilly. Temperatures falling through the low 40s into the upper 30s with a frosty overnight low 25 to about 30. Little wind.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny then more clouds in the afternoon. Slight chance for a shower western areas late. Near seasonal normal’s in temperature. A high in the upper 40s pushing 50. South breeze 10 mph.

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TUESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Occasional rain showers. areas of fog. A low around 40.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp in the morning with slight chance for sprinkle. Much milder. A high mid 50s to around 60.

THURSDAY: Overcast and gray. Chance for periods of rain or showers with wet snow accumulation in the higher terrain overnight. A morning low in the mid 40s. A high 50 to 55.

FRIDAY: Morning wet snow showers especially higher terrain some minor coatings possible down to valley floors giving way to increasing afternoon sunshine. A low in the mid 30s. A high in the 40s.

SATURDAY: Sunshine filtered by high clouds. A low in the 20s. A high in the 40s.

Average lows upper 20s to low 30s. Normal highs in the upper 40s to low 50s

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

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Updated Friday evening forecast — October 28th, 2016

TONIGHT: Lots of clouds. A rising chance for light rain showers developing toward daybreak. Watch for slick spots due to cold ground. A low near 35. Light winds.

TOMORROW: Mainly cloudy, but milder. Occasional rain showers with areas of fog. A high in the upper 40s to near 50. South winds 10 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with a chance for rain showers. A low in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness and damp. An isolated rain shower or brief sprinkle. A high in the mid 40s. Light northwest winds.

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SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance for few wet snow flakes or sprinkles. A low near 32 to 35.

MONDAY: More sunshine than clouds! A high 40 to 45.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times. Maybe a shower far northern areas late. Near seasonal normal’s in temperature. A low around 30. A high pushing 50.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp. Isolated showers but much milder. A low 40 to 45. A high in the ~50s.

THURSDAY: Mainly cloudy. Chance for rain or showers. A low in the mid 40s. A high 50 to 55.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Friday morning Forecast & WX notes — October 28th, 2016

· Rain mixing with wet snowflakes an improvement as the weather system that brought snow loaded trees to the grounds and poser outrages across east central Vermont Orange county south to the Massachusetts line will move out this afternoon.

· There will be only about a 12 hour break between weather systems unfortunately, as rain showers will move in before daybreak later overnight tonight.

· This means there could be more slick travel especially the cold spots Saturday morning for a time depending on those colder ground temperatures. If out early Saturday morning beware of slippery spots.

· A dreary sometimes showery scenario will more than likely continue into Sunday though not as wet but it gets milder with highs perhaps busting 50 degrees.

· Our best coming will be Monday…Halloween Eve for Tricker treaters looks to be dry, with temperatures in the 35 to 45 degrees range.

· As we move into early November…our weather will warm up a little more next week.

TODAY: Gray skies. Wet snow showers…mixed with rain down to valley floors tapering off to sprinkles this afternoon. Watch for slippery spots. Total snow accumulation central Green Mountain summits close to 9”. A high around 40. Northwest winds 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Lots of clouds. A rising chance for light rain showers developing toward daybreak. A low in the mid 30s. Light winds.

SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy, but a touch milder. Occasional rain showers. A high in the upper 40s to near 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with a chance for rain showers. A low in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness and damp. Slight chance for a rain shower or sprinkle, mixed with wet snow flakes Sunday night. A high in the upper 40s to low 50s.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. A low near 32 to 35. A high around 45.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times. Maybe a shower far northern areas late. Near seasonal normal’s in temperature. A low 30 to 35. A high in the low 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp. Chance for a shower. A low 40 to 45. A high in the ~50s!

THURSDAY: Mainly cloudy. Chance for rain or showers. Milder however. A low in the low to mid 40s. A high upper 40s to mid 50s

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Thursday Evening forecast — October 27th, 2016

TONIGHT: Cloudy. Periods of rain mixed with wet snow flakes valley floors with minor accumulations on grassy surfaces. Accumulating wet snow above 1500 ft. A low 32 to 35. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph falling off overnight.

TOMORROW: Gray and blustery at times. Wet snow showers…mixed with rain down to valley floors tapering off to sprinkles late. Watch for slippery spots. Total snow accumulation central Green Mountain summits of 3 to 8”. A high about 40. Northwest winds 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Lots of clouds. Maybe a sprinkle or wet snow flake toward daybreak. A low in the mid 30s. Light winds.

SATURDAY: Pretty gray, but a touch milder. Widely scattered rain showers with a high 45 to 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with a chance for rain showers. A low in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness and damp. Slight chance for a rain shower or sprinkle, mixed with wet snow flakes Sunday night. A high 40 to 45.

MONDAY: Partly sunny. A low near 35. A high 40 to 45.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times. Maybe a shower far northern areas late. Near seasonal normal’s in temperature. A low 25 to 30. A high around 50.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp. Chance for a shower. A low in the 40s. A high 50 to 55.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Thursday morning Forecast & WX Notes — October 27th, 2016

· Thickening cirrostratus and altostratus/altocumulus clouds will eventually become nimbostratus as precipitation both as rain drops and ice crystals (snow) to fall arriving later in the afternoon.

· With rain on valley floors, very limited travel issues unless you climb higher up which you may encounter slippery roads.

· Green Mountains ski resort summits today will get 3 to 6” possibly even more but it will be the wet snow variety like a combination of mashed potatoes which could once again take down tree limbs and arc many birch trees on the slopes.

· The storm system pushing east from the Ohio Valley will produce a second low pressure system over southern New England and will become the predominant low pressure area.

· For Vermont this will lock in relatively colder air keeping snow in the mountains going into Friday, which should be (Friday) in more showery forms but with rain showers on valley floors.

· This weekend is nothing to brag about with clouds predominating but a small warm up Saturday with yet more rain showers.

· Several pieces of jet stream energy will drive these on again – off again weather systems along with bouts of light precipitation.

· Best days to come Monday6 and Tuesday with partial sunshine.

· Climatologically we are entering the cloudiest period of the year which last through December.

TODAY: Variable high clouds but mostly fair this morning. Thickening clouds with rain showers arriving late this afternoon…mixed with wet snow above 1500 to 2000ft. Blustery. A high around 40. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT: Cloudy. Accumulating wet snow above 1500 ft. Periods of rain valley floors possibly mixed with a few wet snow flakes. A low near 35. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Gray and blustery at times. Wet snow showers…mixed with rain down to valley floors. Watch for high terrain slippery spots. Snow accumulation Green Mountain summits of 3 to 6”especially central and southern areas. A high in the upper 30s. North to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

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FRIDAY NIGHT: Lots of clouds. Slight chance for a leftover shower. A low near 35.

SATURDAY: Overcast and gray, but a touch milder. Chance for rain showers. A high in the mid to upper 40s.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness and damp. Scattered leftover rain showers and sprinkles mixed with wet snow flakes Sunday night. A low upper 30s to 40. A high 40 to 45.

MONDAY: Slight chance for a sprinkle early, then partly sunny. A low near 35. A high 40 to 45.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times. Near seasonal normal’s in temperature. A low around 30. A high around 50.

WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy and damp. Chance for a shower. A low in the low 40s. A high in the low 50s.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Wednesday Evening Forecast — October 26th, 2016

TONIGHT: Considerable cloudiness. A low in the upper 20s. Light winds.

TOMORROW: High clouds but mostly fair in the morning. Thickening clouds in the afternoon. Rain showers likely mid to late afternoon…mixed with wet snow above 1500 to 2000ft. Blustery. A high around 40. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Accumulating wet snow above 1500 ft. Wet snow mixed with rain valley floors with the possibility of slippery spots. A low near 35. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Gray and blustery at times. Wet snow mixed with rain down to valley floors with the possibility of slippery spots. Accumulating wet snow Green Mountain summits of a few inches likely. A high in the upper 30s to about 40. North to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

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FRIDAY NIGHT: Lots of clouds. A low near 35.

SATURDAY: Cloudy but a touch milder. Chance for rain showers. A high in the mid to upper 40s.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness but with a few hints of sun possible. A low 35 to 40. A high near 45.

MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. A low near 35. A high around 45.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times and milder. A low around 30. A high pushing toward 50.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Wednesday morning forecast & WX Notes — October 26th, 2016

· Excepting for a few flurries possible in the Champlain valley, today will be drier but still rather cool and below normal in temperature.

· A very complex weather system will push in for Thursday afternoon and effect the region with mixed rain and wet snow once again. Some of this could be healthy across our intermediate level Green Mountains and highlands above 1500 feet Thursday night and Friday.

· Be ready for possible wet snow slushy accumulation on grassy surfaces primarily Friday morning.

· If temperatures drop cooler – some wet snow accumulation could grease up roads for Friday morning Commute in a few spots.

· But the weather system should be primarily rain valleys, and wet snow summits of the Green Mountains.

· The next weather system in the parade of storm from jet stream energy coming in from the west will bring rain Saturday and lots of leftover clouds for wet/dreary weekend.

· When might we see a sunny day — ? Monday looking good.

TODAY: Morning clouds give way to a few intervals of sunshine.Chance for a fewflurries toward the Champlain Valley. A high in the upper 30s to about 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph diminishing this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Mostly fair with high clouds. A low in the upper 20s. Light winds.

THURSDAY: High clouds but mostly fair in the morning. Thickening clouds in the afternoon. Rain showers likely by mid afternoon…mixing with wet snow toward evening across higher terrain. Blustery. A high around 40. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

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THURSDAY NIGHT: Accumulating wet snow above 1500 to 2000 ft of a few inches likely. Wet snow mixed with rain down to valley floors with the possibility of slippery spots. A low in the low to mid 30s.

FRIDAY: Gray and blustery at times. Wet snow mixed with rain down to valley floors with the possibility of slippery spots. Rain valley floors with wet snow accumulating in the mountains. A high in the upper 30s to around 40.

SATURDAY: Cloudy but a touch milder. Chance for rain showers. A low near 35. A high in the 40s.

SUNDAY: Considerable cloudiness but with a few hints of sun possible. A low near 35. A high 40 to 45.

MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny. A low 30 to 35. A high in the 40s.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy at times and milder. A low around 30. A high pushing toward 50.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Tuesday Evening Forecast — October 25th, 2016

TONIGHT: Widely scattered mountain flurries northern areas diminishing, otherwise gradual clearing. A low 30 to 35. Light northwest winds.

TOMORROW: Clouds mixed with intervals of sun.A few mountain flurries northern areas. A high in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair with high clouds. A low in the upper 20s to low 30s. Light winds.

THURSDAY: High clouds but mostly fair in the morning. Thickening clouds in the afternoon leading to a rising chance for rain showers…mixing with wet snow toward evening. Blustery. A high 40 to 45. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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Updated Tuesday evening Forecast — October 25th, 2016

TONIGHT: Widely scattered mountain flurries northern areas diminishing, otherwise gradual clearing. A low around 30. Light northwest winds.

TOMORROW: Clouds mixed with intervals of sun.A few mountain flurries northern areas. A high in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair with high clouds. A low in the upper 20s. Light winds.

THURSDAY: High clouds but mostly fair in the morning. Thickening clouds in the afternoon leading to a rising chance for rain showers…mixing with wet snow toward evening. Blustery. A high around 40. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

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THURSDAY NIGHT: Snow or mixed precipitation with slippery travel across higher terrain. A low in the low to mid 30s.

FRIDAY: Gray and blustery at times. Snow in the higher terrain mixed with rain on valley floors tapering off in the afternoon. A high in the upper 30s to around 40.

SATURDAY: Filtered morning sun then thickening clouds in the afternoon. A low in the mid 30s. A high around 40.

SUNDAY: Overcast & grey. A risk spotty mixed precipitation early, otherwise chance for rain. A low 32 to 35. A high 40 to 45.

Average lows low 30s. Normal highs in the low 50s

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

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