Vermont Weather March 4 Midday - Clear Skies

Good afternoon. Vermont. I'm Aaron Jolly. That little snow we scraped off the cars this morning? Already history. Step outside and you'll feel the sun doing the heavy lifting. We're climbing fast today. Central Vermont hits 47 degrees this afternoon — that's 24 degrees warmer than usual for early March. Down in Southern Vermont, you'll see 42 degrees under bright sun. Folks, it's the perfect day to walk the woods and check how the sap is running. The trees are definitely feeling it. In the next 24 hours. Tonight stays clear with a full moon rising. It will be cold enough to crisp up the snowpack — lows drop to 24 in the north and 26 in the south. If you've ever tried moonlit skiing or snowshoeing, tonight is your night. But here's the catch. Thursday starts quiet, but clouds thicken fast. Rain slides into Southern Vermont by afternoon. Then the real trouble shows up Thursday night. Cold air rushes in. And that rain freezes on contact. Southern Vermont, you're looking at a serious ice storm — up to half an inch of ice possible. Central Vermont sees snow mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Friday morning's commute could be a mess, so keep an eye on it. The weekend brings a total reversal. Saturday surges into the mid-50s. Sunday stays warm in the low 50s. By Tuesday, some valleys could hit 60 degrees. All that warmth plus melting snow means mud season is knocking on the door — about four weeks early. We're gaining over three minutes of daylight today. The spring equinox is just sixteen days away. Grab that extra layer for tonight. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.