A chemistry and natural history professor, Mr. Zadock Thompson, began weather observation in the Burlington in 1829 on the campus of the University of Vermont.

Mr. Thompson became affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution’s volunteer observer program in August 1853 and was replaced after his death in 1856 by another professor until 1864.

[1] Burlington Municipal Airport opened a weather station on February 4, 1934, but all reports were sent from the City Office.

Weather Bureau consolidated the two observing sites at the airport location, closing the City Office.

The Weather Bureau moved to the new building on February 15, 1950, some 0.3 miles north from the previous location.