Potential Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain to Connecticut Before Season's Coldest Air Arrives
Wednesday looks like the best day of the week before a developing storm brings the potential for heavy rain and much colder conditions heading into the weekend.
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FORECAST
Connecticut will see a relatively quiet day on Tuesday, with a mix of sunshine and clouds and less wind than in recent days. Occasional gusts near 20 mph will still be possible, but overall conditions should be more comfortable. Afternoon temperatures will reach the low 60s before skies turn mostly clear tonight and temperatures fall into the low 40s.
Wednesday is shaping up to be the pick of the week, with the calmest conditions expected across the state. However, that quiet stretch may not last long.
POTENTIAL NOR'EASTER
A potential nor’easter could develop and bring impacts to Connecticut from Thursday afternoon through early Saturday morning.
The heaviest rainfall currently looks most likely from Thursday night into Friday. While much of the state should see primarily rain, a few snowflakes cannot be ruled out across far northern Connecticut and higher elevations, where colder temperatures may allow for a brief wintry mix. The exact track and strength of the storm will determine how much rain falls and where the greatest impacts develop.
Behind the system, a much colder air mass is expected to settle across Connecticut. Afternoon temperatures Sunday through Tuesday will likely remain in the low 50s, with some locations reaching only the upper 40s. Overnight temperatures could fall close to freezing, especially across western Connecticut, where it may feel even colder. We will continue monitoring the potential nor’easter closely as additional forecast details come into focus.
