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Cool Autumn Clouds and a Touch of Drizzle: Your Bennington County Forecast

Bennington County residents can expect a dry, overcast weekend with highs in the low 60s before a cooler system arrives Monday. The new week brings gusty winds, a light drizzle, and temperatures dipping into the upper 30s.

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October 3, 2026

Randy Breland, Managing Editor

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Cool Autumn Clouds and a Touch of Drizzle: Your Bennington County Forecast

Last updated: October 3, 2026

BENNINGTON — Autumn is firmly in the air across southwestern Vermont. As we step into the first weekend of October, residents and visitors alike can expect a classic transition into cooler, cloudier fall weather. Currently, Bennington is enjoying a crisp, clear sky with a temperature of 49.6°F and a gentle breeze of just 2.6 mph. It is a perfect, quiet evening to step outside and look up at the stars over Mount Anthony or take a brisk walk around Old Bennington. However, changes are on the horizon as we head into the weekend, with overcast skies settling in and a cooler, breezier system arriving by early next week.

A Gray but Dry Weekend for Leaf-Peepers

For those planning to hit the roads for fall foliage viewing, the weekend weather will be dry but predominantly gray. On Saturday, October 3, expect overcast skies to dominate the Bennington Valley. The high temperature will reach a comfortable 61.1°F, while the overnight low will drop to 48.8°F. Winds will remain light, peaking at around 9 mph. With a precipitation probability of just 1 percent and absolutely no measurable rainfall expected, it is a great day for outdoor yard work, visiting the local farmers’ markets, or taking a stroll around Lake Paran in North Bennington. While the overcast clouds might mute the brilliant reds and oranges of the mountain canopy, the dry conditions mean excellent hiking weather in the Green Mountain National Forest.

Sunday, October 4, brings very similar conditions. The high will nudge up slightly to 62.5°F, making it the warmest day of the three-day stretch. The low will dip a bit cooler to 47.2°F under continued overcast skies. Wind speeds will remain gentle, topping out at 9.9 mph. There is a very slight increase in the chance of precipitation to 12 percent, though total rainfall remains at 0 inches. If you are planning a drive along the scenic Molly Stark Trail (VT-9) over to Woodford or commuting along US-7, road conditions will remain dry and highly favorable. It is an ideal Sunday to enjoy the local harvest season before cooler air begins to assert itself.

Monday Brings Cooler Temperatures, Wind, and Light Drizzle

The weather pattern shifts noticeably as the new workweek begins on Monday, October 5. Temperatures will struggle to reach 59.2°F during the day, and a much colder air mass will settle in overnight, sending the low down to a chilly 39.6°F. This will be the first time in this forecast period that temperatures drop into the 30s, bringing a crisp reminder that autumn is deepening. Along with the cooler air, we will see a light drizzle with a 12 percent chance of precipitation, bringing a minimal but measurable 0.004 inches of moisture to the region.

More noticeable than the drizzle will be the wind. Maximum wind speeds are forecast to reach 16.8 mph on Monday. This combination of dampness, cooler temperatures, and gusty winds will make it feel significantly colder, especially at higher elevations in Woodford and along the ridges of the Green Mountains. If you are planning to hike or work outdoors, you will want to layer up to stay warm and dry.

Commuter Impacts and Safety Reminders

The combination of Monday’s light drizzle and gusty winds up to 16.8 mph could create some localized hazards for commuters. As leaves continue to fall, even a tiny amount of moisture—like the 0.004 inches expected—can mix with fallen leaves on the asphalt to create highly slippery road conditions. Drivers on winding mountain roads like VT-9, VT-279, and US-7 should exercise caution, particularly during the morning and evening commutes. Slow down on sharp curves and allow extra braking distance.

Additionally, with Monday night’s low plunging to 39.6°F, it is a good time to ensure that outdoor pets have warm shelter and to check on elderly neighbors who may be sensitive to the sudden drop in temperature. While we are not expecting a hard freeze just yet in the valley, higher elevation communities like Woodford could see temperatures hovering even closer to the freezing mark.

The Bottom Line

For your immediate planning, the weekend will be dry, cloudy, and mild, with highs in the low 60s—perfect for quiet outdoor activities, though you won’t see much blue sky. Monday brings a transition to breezier, cooler, and damper conditions, with a high of 59.2°F, a chance of light drizzle, and a brisk overnight low of 39.6°F. Keep a light jacket handy for the weekend, and prepare for a much cooler, windier start to the workweek on Monday.

Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.