Vermont Homeowners Can Expect A Mild, Dry Winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac Says

"The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2025-2026 Winter Forecast, and this year's outlook carries the theme "mostly mild-with pockets of wild." Editor Carol Connare says, "Most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures," though some parts of the country will still feel a sharper chill. For Vermont homeowners, that means a lighter winter than usual-less snow, milder cold, and fewer weather-related headaches overall."

"Vermont is part of the Northeast region in the Almanac's forecast, which includes Burlington, as well as other major metros in neighboring states, like Albany, NY and Concord, NH. This winter, the state is expected to experience above-normal temperatures, with the coldest stretches coming in December and early January. Precipitation across the Northeast will run below normal, and snowfall is also projected to be lighter than average. The snowiest periods are expected in mid-November, early and mid-December, and early February."

"A milder pattern means less intense cold and fewer prolonged storms-a relief for travelers and commuters. But for gardeners and skiers, it may signal an earlier thaw or patchier snowpack later in the season. The Almanac notes that "less intense cold and lower precipitation combine for a lighter-than-average snow season," which could make for easier road travel but an abbreviated ski window in popular spots like Stowe and Killington."

Most of the country will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, with some regions still facing sharper cold spells. Vermont, part of the Northeast forecast region, is expected to see above-normal temperatures, with the coldest stretches in December and early January. Precipitation and snowfall across the Northeast are forecast below normal, with snowier periods in mid-November, early and mid-December, and early February. A milder pattern should reduce intense cold and prolonged storms, easing travel and commuting but producing an earlier thaw and patchier snowpack for gardeners and skiers. Homeowners are advised to prepare homes in November to maximize safety, comfort, and efficiency before winter fully arrives.

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