Vermont Emergency Management

10/22/2026

[THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026]
The Fire Danger Forecast for all of Vermont is HIGH today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Never burn without a permit from your town.

10/21/2026

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10/19/2026

Most of Vermont is Abnormally Dry (D0) or in Moderate Drought (D1), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. For Vermont drought information, visit:
https://anr.vermont.gov/disaster/drought

The 8 to 14 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook indicates a likely probability of above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation from October 26th thru November 1st.

10/16/2026

🍂 Fall cleanup? Keep natural gas meters and vents clear!

As leaves start to pile up, take a few extra minutes to check around your natural gas meter and gas appliance vents.

🍁 Keep leaves, mulch, grass clippings, and other debris away from:

· Natural gas meters
· Gas appliance vents
· Regulators

Keeping these areas clear helps prevent blocked vents and debris buildup that can interfere with regulator performance and equipment operation.

10/16/2026

A Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of the northern Champlain Valley until 4 PM. Gusts up to 45 MPH are expected, especially on the southeast facing shores of the Lake Champlain Islands, and western Chittenden County in Vermont. The strongest gusts will be from now through noon, then slowly weakening towards this evening.

10/16/2026

Vermont Alert will send subscribers a notification when the Notch closes and again when it reopens (whenever that may be). Register for VT-Alert at www.vtalert.gov

10/16/2026

Wind, rain, cold, snow. A little of everything.

A strong storm system will bring widespread rain and gusty winds today, followed by much colder weather and mountain snow showers on Saturday. Highest wind gusts are expected across the Champlain Valley (up to 40-45 mph) and at higher elevations (up to 60 mph).

10/15/2026

Wind, rain, snow.

After a quiet weather day today, a storm system will bring gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow Friday through Saturday. Very windy conditions (gusts 55-65 mph) are likely on mountain summits. At lower elevations, there is the potential for gusts of 30-35 mph or higher.