by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:19 AM 8:15 PM 14 hours and 56 minutes On this date in 1883, Vermont experienced its worst forest fire in the state’s history in the vicinity of Groton. And looking back over 200 years ago in 1780, smoke from fires was darkening the skies of New England on this...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:22 AM 8:12 PM 14 hours and 50 minutes Early season heat was toasting the region on this date in 1932. St. Johnsbury topped out at a record 91 degrees, while the cool waters of Lake Champlain held Burlington to 88, also a record for the date. In typical May fashion,...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:21 AM 8:13 PM 14 hours and 52 minutes The spring of 1977 was warm and dry. On this date thermometers headed for the upper 80s and low 90s, setting a record in Burlington at 90 degrees, reaching 89 in Cornwall, Rutland, and South Hero. This started a long stretch of...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:26 AM 8:08 PM 14 hours and 42 minutes Severe weather is not common across our region at any time of year, and when it does occur it’s most likely to be in mid-summer. But on this date in 1866, a powerful thunderstorm unleashed a tornado on the small village of...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:23 AM 8:10 PM 14 hours and 47 minutes On this date in 1834, perhaps the biggest May snowstorm on record occurred. North winds allowed cold air to remain in place in the valleys west of the Green Mountains, so both Rutland and Burlington reported a foot of snow....
