Jess Langlois

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.

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.

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.

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 The bright yellows, rich oranges and vibrant reds have largely been replaced by muddy yellows, pale reds and some leaves are just turning brown and falling off.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.

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.