What time will it start?
Wondering when to plan your drive for this weekend’s snowstorm?
Meteorologist Adrianna Kremer said that most of the snow in the Burlington region will fall on Sunday night, January 25, 2026, but we will first have to endure the extreme cold predicted for Saturday, January 24.
“Try to avoid being outside if possible,” Kremer said.
On Saturday, Vermont will see highs of zero degrees, with wind chills of zero to -10 degrees and even -15 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service documentThe most snowfall in Burlington in a single weather event was 33.1 inches from January 2, 2010 to January 3, 2010.
That’s when the snow will fall in Vermont.
When will it snow in Vermont?
Here is a weather timeline published by the National Weather Service for the upcoming winter storm.
Kremer said the snow will first fall in Vermont on Sunday afternoon, then become heaviest on Sunday evening. It should continue overnight into Monday morning and afternoon.
The highest temperature on Sunday is expected to be 10 to 12 degrees.
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How much snow will Vermont see?
The map shows that the weekend storm is expected to cover Vermont with a significant amount of snow.
The meteorologist said Vermont will see seven to 10 inches of snow a little further south.
“This snow looks like it will have a fluffy character, which helps reduce the possibility of power outages,” Kremer said.
This amount of snow is expected to cause trouble for citizens traveling, especially on January 26, 2026, as it can make the road slippery and reduce visibility.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. He can be reached at rvelasco@usatodayco.com.
This article was first published in the Burlington Free Press: VT Weather: When will the snow start this weekend? See timeline
