Dorset Quarry
Conditions
Planning frame for Dorset Quarry: live weather at the map pin, quarry-specific water context (no river gauge), people and parking during the operating season, and clear limits on what automation can measure here.
On this page
Snapshot
Quick read for weather, on-site water context, trail, and season.
Weather may show a recent National Weather Service forecast; other fields stay from the guide for this place.
Weather
Mostly Clear, 33°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Apr 6, 10:28 PM.
Rain read
Rain chance in the next several hours may reach about 37% in that outlook.
Compare with the forecast you use for travel.
Quarry pool
No live depth feed
Still water in a flooded pit—judge depth, cold, and visibility only from what you see on site.
Water color
Often clear in calm weather
Use and weather can still stir fines—pair with on-site visibility before you swim out.
Crowd & parking
Seasonal demand
Hot holiday weekends stack visitors—arrive with patience and a backup plan.
Approach footing
Rock-ledges
Short walk, then slick stone at the rim—shoes with grip help.
Setting
Flooded quarry
Vertical rock, deep water, and sun/shade pockets—unlike a river bar.
Timing
Operating season only
Generally Memorial Day–Columbus Day, ~9:00 a.m.–dusk—verify on the official site.
Mosquitoes
Seasonal
Still water edges can hold insects evenings—repellent still smart.
Ticks
Check after
Grass and brush near approaches still warrant a quick tick check.
Daily pulse
Pair forecast, operator hours, and what you see at the rim
Cold quarry water is normal even when the air feels hot. Rain can make parking areas slick and crowds spike on holiday weekends—read the official site for the day’s status before you commit to a long drive. There is no automated depth or temperature feed for the pool; your eyes and the operator’s posting come first.
Air & rain
| Time | Temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM | 33°F | None |
| 11:00 PM | 32°F | 2% chance |
| 12:00 AM | 31°F | 2% chance |
| 1:00 AM | 30°F | 4% chance |
| 2:00 AM | 29°F | 11% chance |
| 3:00 AM | 29°F | 26% chance |
| 4:00 AM | 29°F | 34% chance |
| 5:00 AM | 29°F | 36% chance |
| 6:00 AM | 29°F | 32% chance |
| 7:00 AM | 29°F | 29% chance |
| 8:00 AM | 30°F | 37% chance |
| 9:00 AM | 32°F | 36% chance |
Tonight
Partly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers
~28°F
Tuesday
Snow Showers Likely
~39°F
Tuesday Night
Mostly Clear
~17°F
Wednesday
Sunny
~50°F
Wednesday Night
Clear
~29°F
Pair regional radar with the on-page hourly/daily table when NWS data loads. Live forecast: National Weather Service.
Water
Gauge context
No USGS site applies
This is impounded quarry water—not a USGS streamgage reach. Do not expect a live cfs reading for this pool.
Depth & cold
Judge on site
Depth varies by location; cold shock is a real risk—wade before you commit.
Visibility
Weather- and use-dependent
Calm, clear mornings can turn busy and stirred later in the day.
Ledge behavior
Posted: no diving
Jumping is often described by visitors and media but is not presented as permitted in the operator’s posted rules—follow signage and staff.
Rain outlook
Check your forecast
Thunderstorms can interrupt outdoor plans quickly.
Recent rain
Parking + rock
Wet stone and muddy approaches still matter without a river graph.
People
Parking
Operator instructions
Follow current posting for fees, flow, and where to stop—never block Route 30.
Entry
Waiver + on-site check
Registration is required—complete the official online flow when practical.
In the water
No lifeguards
Supervise minors within reach; unaccompanied minors are not allowed by posted rules.
Approach
Rim footing
Rock-ledges
Spray and algae keep stone slick—move deliberately near drops.
If the scene feels too crowded, too cold, or beyond your skill set, step back from the edge—quarry walls are unforgiving.
Short walk from typical parking, then uneven quarry rock at the water line.
Closed-toe shoes with real grip; smooth soles are a poor match for wet marble.
Nature
Quarry rim
Stone + sun
Expect exposed rock, deep shade pockets, and limited soil.
- Songbirds
- Occasional waterfowl
- Busy human use (primary)
Timing
Midweek calmer
Holiday weekends feel festival-like—plan accordingly.
Observation only—this is a recreation site, not a wildlife refuge.
Bugs
Bug watch
Seasonal
Southern Vermont norms apply—cover or repellent for evenings.
Mosquitoes
Possible
Breeze helps; still water edges can concentrate insects.
Ticks
Present
Check socks and waistbands after walking margins.
Sun
UV
Seasonal
Reflected light off water and pale stone adds exposure.
Midday
High summer arc
Wall shade shifts through the day.
Feel
Strong mid-summer
Hydrate—quarry rims can feel oven-like above cold water.
Peak window
Roughly 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Planning hint only.