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Cool, Dry Autumn Days Ahead Across Bennington County with Plenty of Quiet Weather

Bennington County will experience a stretch of cool, dry autumn weather with zero precipitation. Overcast skies on Friday and Saturday will give way to clear sunshine on Sunday, with daytime highs reaching the upper 50s and chilly overnight lows.

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October 23, 2026

Randy Breland, Managing Editor

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Cool, Dry Autumn Days Ahead Across Bennington County with Plenty of Quiet Weather

Last updated: October 23, 2026

A Crisp October Start for the Bennington Valley Bennington County VT weather forecast

Good morning, Bennington County! We are starting off with clear skies and a chilly temperature of 36.1°F right now. With winds blowing softly at just 3.3 mph, it is a calm, crisp late-October morning across the Bennington Valley. As we step into the forecast from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the overarching story is extended dry weather. Across all three days, precipitation probabilities remain at a flat 0 percent with 0 inches of rain expected, offering a fantastic stretch of stable autumn weather for residents, commuters, and visitors alike.

Friday, October 23: Overcast Skies and Seasonable Chills

For Friday, October 23, expect overcast skies to settle in over southwestern Vermont. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rise from our chilly morning baseline up to a pleasant high of 55.1°F. Overnight, temperatures will drop back down under overcast skies to a chilly low of 34.9°F.

Winds will pick up slightly compared to this morning, reaching a maximum speed of 9.3 mph. For commuters traveling along Route 7, the Route 279 bypass, or heading up the Molly Stark Trail (Route 9) toward Woodford and Searsburg, driving conditions will be completely dry. With zero precipitation in the forecast, you will not need to worry about rain or slick roads, though the morning start in the mid-30s means you will certainly want to turn on the car heater before pulling out of the driveway.

Saturday, October 24: Cloud Cover Persists with Gentle Winds

Moving into Saturday, October 24, overcast conditions will remain dominant across Old Bennington, North Bennington, Shaftsbury, and down toward Pownal. The high temperature on Saturday will peak at 55.3°F, virtually identical to Friday’s high. The overnight low will be slightly milder than the previous night, settling around 36.6°F.

Winds will calm down even further on Saturday, with maximum wind speeds capped at just 5.7 mph. If you are planning outdoor activities—whether taking a walk around Lake Paran, exploring trails near Mount Anthony, or working on fall yard maintenance and clearing leaves—the weather will cooperate fully. While sun-seekers might find the persistent cloud cover a bit grey, the complete absence of rainfall makes it a great day for outdoor chores before the late-autumn chill deepens.

Sunday, October 25: Sunshine Returns for a Bright Weekend Finish

The highlight of the three-day forecast arrives on Sunday, October 25, as the overcast clouds clear out to reveal brilliant clear skies. Sunday will also be the warmest day of the stretch, with afternoon highs climbing up to a comfortable 57.8°F. Nighttime temperatures will hold at a low of 37.2°F under clear skies.

Wind speeds on Sunday will be almost nonexistent, peaking at a maximum of just 3.8 mph. This combination of clear skies, gentle breezes, and temperatures reaching nearly 58°F creates picture-perfect autumn conditions across Bennington, Arlington, and the higher elevations of the Green Mountain National Forest. It will be an ideal day for scenic drives along Route 7 or hiking up Mount Anthony to enjoy the late-season landscape.

Seasonal Context and Community Care

With nighttime temperatures dipping into the mid-30s—ranging from 34.9°F on Friday night to 36.6°F on Saturday night and 37.2°F on Sunday night—fall is firmly established in southwestern Vermont. While these temperatures are not a severe deep freeze, they are certainly cold enough to warrant extra care. If you have sensitive outdoor plants or late-season garden beds, consider bringing pots indoors or covering vulnerable greenery.

This is also a great time to ensure pets have warm shelter when outdoors and to double-check heating systems at home. While there are no weather alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for our area, quiet cold snaps are always a good reminder to check in on neighbors who might need a hand preparing their homes for the colder months ahead.

For sports and outdoor recreation around Lake Paran or hiking routes through the Green Mountain National Forest, conditions could hardly be more reliable. Because precipitation is listed at 0 inches with a 0 percent chance of rain through Sunday, trail surfaces will remain dry, eliminating worries about deep mud.