Well, here in Vermont we had cold weather, the current temp is 15 degrees. Most locations began in the single digits on either side of zero. Temps were stuck in the teens and lower 20's for most. A bit of NorthWest breeze kept the wind chill in the single digits through the entirety of the day.
Clouds stuck around for most of the day today. There are a few light snow showers possible along the Western slope of Northern Vermont, but with little accumulation expected. A few clouds linger tonight as the lows dip back into the single digits and teens once again.
We should see a few breaks of sunshine heading into Tuesday. Tuesday morning features more sunshine, followed by increasing clouds during the afternoon and evening. Highs will be a bit warmer, with most areas climbing back into the mid to upper 20's by tomorrow afternoon.
We trade the 20's for 30's, 40's, and even some 50's later this week. Thursday now looks dry, but a more significant system will impact the area overnight Thursday and on into Friday. As of now, rain is likely Thursday night into Friday morning, with brief downpours possible. This will no doubt melt some of the snow pack, but flooding is not anticipated at this time.
Morning rain on Friday will change to afternoon snow showers as the cold front moves through. Early highs in the 40's will fall through the 30's during the afternoon. It will be windy, with gusts up to 30mph possible, but damaging winds are not expected.
Following the cold front, cooler weather will return for next weekend. Highs on Saturday will be in the mid to upper 20's with mainly cloudy skies. We'll warm up a bit on Sunday, with highs in the 30's, though that comes with a chance for a few rain and snow showers.
The snowmobile trails are opening up here in Vermont. I hope we have a great snowmobile season.
Happy Holidays to Everyone! Stay safe and healthy!
I hope Santa brings a lot of Spyder Farkles!
Deanna