Morning Fog Gives Way to Summer Warmth Across Bennington County

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Good morning, Bennington County! A foggy start will gradually give way to comfortable summer warmth across the valley today, with high temperatures reaching 78.6°F. Whether you are commuting through Old Bennington or heading toward Shaftsbury, expect low visibility early on before clearer conditions take over.

Morning Commute and Local Conditions

Dense fog is the primary story for the early morning drive. Drivers navigating US-7, VT-279, and climbing VT-9 along the Molly Stark Trail should slow down and use low beams. Current temperatures sit at 62.2°F with a light 1.1 mph breeze. Once the fog burns off, maximum winds will remain gentle at 7.8 mph. Rain chances stay low today at just 10% with no measurable precipitation expected. Overnight, conditions remain mild as temperatures drop to 61.7°F.

Weekend Outlook

As we transition into August, warm summer weather continues across southwestern Vermont:

• Saturday, August 1: Overcast skies dominate, but conditions stay mostly dry with a low 2% chance of rain. Expect a warm high of 80.9°F and a nighttime low of 65°F. Wind speeds will peak at 11.2 mph. It remains a great afternoon for swimming or walking around Lake Paran and visiting North Bennington.
• Sunday, August 2: Expect a slight damp turn with light drizzle expected. Highs will reach 80.5°F before dipping to 64.1°F overnight. Precipitation probability sits at 29% with a light 0.024 inches of moisture and winds up to 10 mph. Keep a light layer handy if you plan on hiking Mount Anthony or heading into the Green Mountain National Forest.

Remember to check in on elderly neighbors and keep pets hydrated during warm summer afternoon excursions.

The Bottom Line

Take it easy through the morning fog today, enjoy dry warmth near 78.6°F, and prepare for mild, overcast conditions on Saturday with light drizzle returning Sunday.

Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.