SXUS41 KBTV 160638 RECBTV Recreational Forecast National Weather Service Burlington VT 238 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 .The Forecast for the Northern Waters of Lake Champlain, including Malletts Bay, the Inland Sea, and Isle La Motte... .TODAY...Light and variable winds, becoming south 5 to 10 knots. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 15 knots, becoming north. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and drizzle likely overnight. Waves 1 foot or less. .FRIDAY...North winds 5 to 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and drizzle in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less. .FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 knots or less, becoming south. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south and increasing to 15 to 25 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 foot or less, building to 2 to 4 feet. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers overnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet. .SUNDAY...West winds 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest. Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. && .The Forecast for the Broad Waters of Lake Champlain, including Colchester Reef, Valcour Island, and Cumberland Bay... .TODAY...Light and variable winds, becoming south 15 to 20 knots. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. .TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 25 knots, becoming north and diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of drizzle overnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .FRIDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and drizzle in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less. .FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 knots or less, becoming south. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less. .SATURDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south and increasing to 30 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely overnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet. .SUNDAY...West winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest. Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .MONDAY...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. && .The Forecast for the Southern Waters of Lake Champlain, including Willsboro and Shelburne Bays, and Diamond Island... .TODAY...Light and variable winds, becoming south 10 to 15 knots. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. .TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming north 5 to 15 knots. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers, drizzle with a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Patchy fog overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .FRIDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and drizzle in the morning. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .FRIDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 foot or less. .SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 25 knots. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 25 knots. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely overnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet. .SUNDAY...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming west 10 to 15 knots. Showers likely. Waves 1 foot or less. .SUNDAY NIGHT...West winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest. Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow or rain showers overnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet. .MONDAY...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Waves 1 to 2 feet. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. Latest Level and Temperature Data from Around Lake Champlain Level Temperature USGS gage at Rouses Point NY 97.59 feet 41 degrees USGS gage at Burlington VT 97.65 feet 39 degrees USGS gage at Port Henry NY 97.71 feet 43 degrees Early in the boating season, water temperatures on rivers, ponds and lakes remain rather cold. Immersion in cold water can be life threatening very quickly due to hypothermia and the bodies inability to work efficiently in the cold water. Therefore, it is recommended to consider postponing small craft boating activities until water temperatures become warmer. However, if you choose to venture out, wear all recommended cold water protective gear, including a life jacket, in the event of an accident. && .The Higher Summits Forecast for Vermont and Northern New York... .TODAY...Summits in and out of clouds this morning, then becoming cloudy. A chance of showers this morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. .TONIGHT...Cloudy until midnight, then becoming obscured in clouds. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers, drizzle with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Summits obscured in clouds in the morning, then becoming in and out of clouds. A chance of showers and drizzle in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph. $$