Snow expected to fall in parts of Vermont. How much to expect, when

A “roller coaster” of temperatures is coming to Vermont this weekend, bringing with it some fresh snow.

Depending on where you are in Vermont, you could see just a dusting or up to five inches of snow on Friday night into Saturday morning, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service of Burlington.

But the temperatures will also vary wildly, from the mid 30s down to the negative double digits throughout the weekend.

Here’s what you need to know about the weather in Vermont this weekend.

Will it snow in Vermont this weekend?

Yes, but snow accumulations will vary from north to south.

Brooke Taber, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service of Vermont, said that light snow should develop across Southern Vermont Friday afternoon, and then expand into central Vermont Friday night and Saturday morning.

Southern and central Vermont, including Rutland and Windsor counties and south, could see three to five inches.

North near the border with Canada, just a dusting to one inch is expected.

How will the snow affect skiing?

Taber expects only minor impacts from the snow due to the amount and the timing.

However, he said it should help to refresh some of the surfaces at local ski resorts. 

It will also help build the snow base for outdoor enthusiasts like snowmobilers and cross country skiers.

How cold will it be in Vermont?

Amid the snow, Vermont will also see a “roller coaster” of temperatures.

After very cold temperatures Thursday, it should warm up to seasonable norms Friday, up to the mid 30s.

Then, temperatures will plunge again Saturday, especially at night, where it could drop to -5 or -15 depending on location.