HARDWICK – While Tyler takes the week off, the big news of the last several days is almost perfect Vermont summer weather, with relatively moderate daytime temperatures in the 70s to low 80s and nighttime temperatures getting into the 50s, though one night last week touched the 40s in some places.
photo by Paul Fixx
The really big news is the persistent presence of smoke from Canadian wildfires that mostly settled in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups, though occasionally reached into the unhealthy range for all, Monday and early Tuesday. Air quality has dropped into the moderate range as this is being written early Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday looks similarly moderate with the prospects for later in the week unknown due to the variability involved.
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The week continues seasonably, warming toward 90 into the weekend with mostly light south winds through the forecast period. With that introduction, know that this forecast applies to Hardwick and may differ some, even in nearby towns.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Daytime high around 80. Overnight low near 58. Light south wind.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High: 80. Low: 58. Light south wind.
Friday: Partly cloudy. High: 83. Low: 60. Light south wind.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High: 85. Low: 62. Light south wind.
Sunday: Sunny. High: 89. Low: 64. Light south wind.
Paul Fixx has no special training in weather forecasting, but doesn’t like to be surprised while boating, swimming, walking, hiking and biking outdoors, so has studied various weather forecasting sources for many decades.
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
