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Mild and Overcast Today in Bennington Before Heavy Rain Arrives
Bennington County will see overcast skies and mild temperatures near 79 degrees today before heavy rain moves in on Thursday. Commuters on US-7 and VT-9 should prepare for wet roads and nearly an inch of rainfall tomorrow.
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Comfortable Conditions Today Before Midweek Rain
Good morning, Bennington County! We are starting off overcast with a current temperature of 59.1°F and a gentle breeze at 2.6 mph. Today will stay mostly dry and comfortable across the Bennington Valley, remaining overcast with a high near 79.4°F and light winds topping out at 7.4 mph. With a rain chance of just 7%, it is a fine day for outdoor activities around Lake Paran, hiking up Mount Anthony, or visiting the Green Mountain National Forest before wet weather moves into southwestern Vermont. Temperatures will drop to an overnight low of 58.8°F.
Heavy Rain and Warm Temps Expected Thursday
Steadier precipitation arrives on Thursday as temperatures rise to a warm high of 84.5°F. Heavy rain is forecasted with a 49% chance of precipitation and expected totals reaching 0.85 inches, accompanied by wind gusts up to 11.5 mph. Commuters traveling along US-7, VT-279, and over VT-9 (the Molly Stark Trail) should plan for wet roads, standing water, and reduced visibility during peak travel hours. Overnight conditions will stay warm and humid with a low around 69°F, so remember to check on vulnerable neighbors and keep pets comfortable during humid periods.
Dense Drizzle Lingers Into Friday
By Friday, the heavy rain shifts to dense drizzle. High temperatures will remain warm at 82.1°F, dropping to a low of 68.8°F overnight. Precipitation probability stands at 51%, but accumulation will be light at around 0.09 inches. Winds will ease back down to a maximum of 4.8 mph.
The Bottom Line
Bottom line: Enjoy today’s calm, overcast weather with a high near 79.4°F. Keep rain gear ready and allow extra travel time on Thursday as heavy rain impacts the region with up to 0.85 inches of rainfall.
Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.
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