Warmth and Early Fog Give Way to Weekend Rain Showers in Bennington

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Sun, Morning Fog, and Changing Weekend Weather Across Bennington County

Good day, Bennington County! We are starting out with mainly clear skies and a current temperature of 69.8°F with a light breeze of 3.5 mph. Today brings warm summer weather across the valley, though morning fog will give way to a warm, humid afternoon throughout our southwestern Vermont communities.

Friday Forecast: Fog and Summer Heat

For Friday, expect a high reaching 85.3°F under foggy conditions early on, dropping to an overnight low of 70°F. Winds will remain calm with a peak speed of 5.9 mph, and precipitation chances remain low at 16% with 0 inches expected. Commuters along US-7, VT-279, and up VT-9 (the Molly Stark Trail) toward Woodford should take extra care during foggy morning hours where visibility may be reduced. It will be a great day to cool off at Lake Paran or enjoy outdoor recreation around Mount Anthony, though stay hydrated in the mid-80s heat.

Weekend Outlook: Showers and Cooling Temperatures

Weather conditions shift as we head into the weekend:

• Saturday, August 8: Moderate rain showers move into the area with a 64% chance of precipitation and around 0.24 inches expected. High temperatures will reach 84.5°F before cooling to a low of 68.7°F, with maximum winds near 9.1 mph. Keep rain gear close if you are traveling through Shaftsbury, Pownal, or Arlington.
• Sunday, August 9: Conditions cool slightly with a high of 80.7°F and an overnight low dropping to 62.7°F. Expect light drizzle with a 49% precipitation chance (totaling about 0.03 inches) and winds increasing to 13 mph, especially around higher elevations in the Green Mountain National Forest.

The Bottom Line

Enjoy Friday’s warm weather once morning fog clears, and plan for wet roads and moderate rain showers on Saturday before lighter drizzle finishes out the weekend.

Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.