Jess Langlois

Burlington

Meteorologist at WCAX-TV (Burlington, VT)

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Checking out Vermont’s early fall foliage

Sep 23, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jess Langlois

ShareJAY, Vt. (WCAX) - We’re kicking off the first full week of fall with a check on the foliage in Vermont. She found patches of nice color throughout the Kingdom but said it’s definitely not peak yet. This is the case along Route 2 through Danville and St. Johnsbury and the Lyndon area. Next, she stopped at the iconic Willoughby Gap.
Your MAX Advantage Forecast

Aug 6, 2024 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Despite the clouds, today's cool temperatures were a nice change of pace compared to recent heat, humidity and storms. The good news is we have a couple of fantastic summer days ahead. The bad news is we could be dealing with yet another round of heavy rain and flooding Friday through Saturday thanks to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Mainly cloudy conditions persist through the evening hours.
The challenges of covering a disaster in real-time

Jul 10, 2024 | wcax.com | Lucy Caile |Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On the one-year anniversary of catastrophic flooding in Vermont, we're taking a look back at how it all unfolded and the challenges our news and weather crews faced covering the disaster. While we tried to get as much information as possible in real-time as the floodwaters rose, some members of our team ended up getting trapped in it. Reporter Lucy Caile was documenting road closures and rising water levels when she got stuck on Interstate 89 as it was shut down.
FINAL: Op-ed: Speak Now (Mental Health Version)

Apr 25, 2024 | lafayettestudentnews.com | Jess Langlois

I had the opportunity to interview 42 Lafayette students about their opinions of exercise as an alternative mental health treatment on college campuses for my honors psychology thesis. I went into this project expecting to find barriers to physical activity and hesitation to using exercise as a coping strategy. Instead, the interviews largely centered on the mental health stigma on Lafayette’s campus, generated by both hustle culture and a culture of silence.
How you can help keep Vermonters in need warm this winter

Feb 2, 2024 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It's an effort to keep Vermonters warm this winter and you can help. The Great Vermont Coat Drive has been underway for just over two weeks now and it has already collected 700 coats for Vermonters in need. But they still need more, and you still have another week to donate. The coats are being collected and distributed by the Vermont Department for Children and Families. They are collecting new and freshly cleaned, gently used coats for all sizes and ages.
Bring the gift of warmth to a Vermont family in need

Jan 16, 2024 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With temperatures falling, it's time to think about helping ensure that those in need receive the warmth they deserve this winter. To that end, Vermont Federal Credit Union is teaming up with WCAX to host the first Great Vermont Coat Drive. All coats will be collected and distributed by the Vermont Department of Children and Families, ensuring that those in need receive the warmth they deserve this winter. Jess Langlois spoke with VFCU CEO Jean Girard about the drive.
Why you might be seeing spring blossoms in October

Oct 8, 2023 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Lilacs and apple blossoms in October? Recent warm weather has some trees across our area confused about what season it is. Several of you sent in pictures of your trees blossoming when they shouldn't be. Forestry expert Ali Kosiba says warm temperatures have tricked a few trees into thinking it's spring or summer. Kosiba says it doesn't necessarily spell trouble long-term, but is still concerning, and sets the trees back.
Experts say soggy summer to blame for washed out colors of fall foliage

Oct 5, 2023 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Even though many spots in our region are now at or approaching peak fall foliage, this year's display isn't as vibrant as many of us are used to. The bright yellows, rich oranges and vibrant reds have largely been replaced by muddy yellows, pale reds and some leaves are just turning brown and falling off. While there are many factors that influence fall foliage, UVM Forestry Professor Alexandra Kosiba says this year's soggy summer likely played a big role.
Your MAX Advantage Forecast

Aug 31, 2023 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - What a beautiful, early fall-like day we had to end the month of August! Great news for sunshine lovers: we have a nice, long stretch of sunny days ahead. Temperatures will be heating up by the time we hit Labor Day, but for tonight it will be cool and crisp. Tonight will be a clear, calm night with fog settling into the river valleys by morning. Temperatures will fall into the 40s for most, with a few low 50s hanging on right along Lake Champlain.
Your MAX Advantage Forecast

Aug 29, 2023 | wcax.com | Jess Langlois

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Some parts of our area have had to contend with some showers this afternoon and evening, but most us have stayed dry. We'll continue to see a mainly cloudy sky tonight with the chance for a few light showers, mainly in northern areas. Temperatures will stay mild in the mid 60s. The heavier rain holds off until Wednesday morning. We'll see a batch of steady moderate to heavy rain moving though the area Wednesday morning. Some embedded thunder is possible.