CT Weather

11/11/2025

Forecast Discussion 11/11:

Clear skies but cold temperatures greet us for Veteran’s Day. It’s about 20-25 degrees colder than it was this time yesterday. Winds ramp up today with WNW gusts 30 to 40 mph midday through the afternoon. Winds chills camp out in the 20s during the day - notable cold for the first half of November. Flurries and snow showers are around as well, primarily between 11AM and 4PM. Little to no accumulation and no road impacts expected.

Temperatures will drop into the lower to middle 30s again tonight, although a blustery west wind will keep temperatures from dropping any further. We rebound for Wednesday with highs back in the middlle to upper 40s under partly to mostly sunny skies.

Medium-to-long range forecast is generally quiet and seasonably chilly, with high temperatures hovering near 50 degrees through the weekend. Given we are in November, many days will feature a mix of sun and clouds, especially with cold air aloft and a westerly flow.

Thank you Veterans for your service!

11/10/2025

Forecast Discussion 11/10:

Radar shows a batch of showers working through Central and Eastern CT this morning with some partial clearing in Western Zones. The tricky part about today’s forecast is the formation of a weak area of low pressure to our south that will move over the region by this afternoon. Originally it looked like shower activity would wrap up by midday, but this feature will cause scattered activity to continue through much of the afternoon and evening. An additional 0.10 to 0.25 inches of rainfall is expected on top of what has already fallen.

Temperatures will drop drastically from west to east this evening as colder air works in. The main story tonight into tomorrow will be unseasonably cold weather, with Tuesday morning lows in the middle to upper 20s all the way down to the shoreline. A FREEZE WARNING is in effect for the CT shoreline. Cold and blustery weather will continue for Tuesday with snow showers possible during the day. Highs will struggle to get out of the 30s at most climate sites.

Medium-to-long range forecast is generally quiet and seasonably chilly, with high temperatures hovering near 50 degrees through the weekend. Given we are in November, many days will feature a mix of sun and clouds, especially with cold air aloft and a westerly flow.

11/07/2025

Forecast Updates 11/7:

Morning satellite imagery shows high clouds off to our west as a frontal system approaches, but much of the area remains clear this AM. Expect mostly sunny skies to start, but clouds will be on the increase as the day progresses. Low pressure will move well to our north tonight, dragging a cold front across the area. This will bring a period of showers tonight into very early Saturday morning. This is not expected to be a major event, with most models showing only 0.10 to 0.25 inches of rain. Skies will clear for the day on Saturday, and it will certainly be the pick of the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower to middle 60s.

Yet another frontal system will impact the region on Sunday, bringing clouds and periods of rain during the afternoon. The timing remains a bit uncertain, with some models holding off rain in Eastern areas until the evening, making for a mainly dry day on Sunday across the Eastern half of CT and RI. This will need to be ironed out more in the next 24 hours. Temperatures will drop dramatically behind this front for Monday and Tuesday, with highs only in the 40s for much of the area. There is even an outside chance of first flakes on Monday night or Tuesday, although I want to be clear that the chance is low and no accumulation is expected.

11/06/2025

Article on our vibrant colors last night!

If you were outside last night across Connecticut, you may have noticed the sky glowing with an incredible orange hue long after the sun had dipped below the horizon. It wasn’t just a typical sunset—it was the result of a perfect combination of atmospheric conditions. To the west, a storm system...

11/06/2025

Forecast Discussion 11/6:

Winds underperformed forecast expectation last night. Most of the area did see gusts 35 to 50 mph, but many stations stayed below Advisory threshold. Isolated tree and power issues were reported, but we stayed away from more widespread problems This was due to a weaker than modeled low-level jet. It will remain breezy today, with gusts about 30-35 mph. It will be mostly sunny but chilly with highs 45 to 50 degrees.

Winds dimmish this evening with mostly clear skies expected. Clouds will be on the increase for Friday as another low-pressure system approaches, bringing more potential showers Friday night into very early Saturday morning. Skies will clear for the day on Saturday, and it will be the pick of the weekend, with highs in the lower to middle 60s.

Yet another frontal system will impact the region on Sunday, bringing clouds and periods of rain. temperatures will drop dramatically behind this front for Monday and Tuesday, with highs only in the 40s for much of the area. There is even an outside chance of first flakes on Tuesday, although no accumulation is expected.

11/05/2025

A gorgeous sunset captured down in Stratford

📸 Courtesy of Jackson Greenberg

11/04/2025

Forecast Discussion 11/4:

Satellite imagery reveals clear skies this morning. Today will feature mostly sunny skies to go along with gusty west-northwest winds. Expecting maximum gusts of 30 to 40 mph, peaking midday through this afternoon. A WIND ADVISORY has been issued for Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties in Connecticut, as well as the entire state of Rhode Island. An unsettled pattern continues midweek, with another low passing north of the area Wednesday night, bringing with it a cold front and a chance of showers. The window for frontal passage and showers will be roughly 6PM Wednesday to 1AM Thursday.

Behind the showers Wednesday night winds will really ramp up once again, with gusts 30 to 45 mph out of the WNW. Thursday itself will be mostly sunny, cool and windy. Highs will be in the upper 40s across the far interior to lower 50s across the urban corridor.

Temperatures will remain seasonable throughout the medium range, with highs generally in the middle to upper 50s, and cooler days Thursday and Sunday featuring highs in the low to mid 50s. Overnight lows will range from the mid-30s inland to near 40 along the coast, with Thursday night being the coldest.

Yet another low-pressure system will bring more shower potential Friday night into early Saturday morning. Long range forecasts also show a signal for unseasonably cold weather around Veterans Day next week, with highs in the 30s/40s and lows in the 20s for many Monday through Wednesday.

11/03/2025

Forecast Discussion 11/3:

Happy Monday! Morning satellite shows mostly cloudy skies across the region with some areas of drizzle across shoreline areas. A weak low-pressure system off the Carolina coast will move northeast today, drawing moisture into the region. A cold front will also be approaching from our northwest. The combination of these two systems will lead to a chance of light showers or drizzle for much of the day, with the primary period being this afternoon into this evening. With weak instability, cannot even rule out a quick squall this evening with briefly heavier rain and a rumble of thunder. Best chance for this would be 7PM to 10PM across interior areas.

Behind the front, high pressure builds in from the west, bringing dry and breezy conditions Monday night into Tuesday, with gusty west-northwest winds up to 35 mph. An unsettled pattern continues midweek, with another low passing north of the area Wednesday night, bringing a chance of showers. It’s a similar rinse and repeat as showers Wednesday night will give way to a mostly sunny but cool and windy day on Thursday.

Temperatures will remain seasonable throughout the long-range forecast, with highs generally in the middle to upper 50s, and cooler days Thursday and Sunday featuring highs in the low to mid 50s. Overnight lows will range from the mid-30s inland to near 40 along the coast, with Thursday night being the coldest.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Satellite and radar show the storm that brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area last night has moved to the north this morning, leaving behind partly cloudy skies and blustery conditions. With a tight pressure gradient in place between the departing storm and high pressure over the Central US, windy conditions are expected, especially this afternoon and evening.

A WIND ADVISORY has been issued for the entire forecast area from midday today through tonight. Winds are expected to gust 35 to 45 mph later today, with isolated gusts to 50 mph possible. Please keep this in mind for Halloween decorations, and secure appropriately. Winds will gradually diminish overnight tonight. Calmer weather will take hold on Saturday, with wind gusts closer to the 20 to 25 mph range. Mostly sunny skies are expected both Saturday and Sunday as high pressure builds in.

Looking ahead to next week, there is a chance of scattered showers later in the day on Monday that we will need to keep an eye on, as well as a fast-moving system on Wednesday night that may also bring more showers to the region. Temperatures will be seasonable with highs generally in the 50s.

10/30/2025

Forecast Updates: 10/30

Radar reveals light showers and drizzle moving through the area this morning. Light activity will continue on and off through much of the morning, along with an easterly breeze. Rain and wind will ramp from west to east during the afternoon, with the period of heaviest activity from 3PM to 11PM for many, although the rain may take a little longer to reach Eastern zones.

Wind will peak during the same afternoon to evening timeframe, with peak gusts 30 to 40 mph. A few gusts could even reach 45 mph across shoreline locations. While Hurricane Melissa will stay well offshore, it should be noted that it will give our system a bit of a moisture boost as it moves through the region. With this in mind, decided to increase rainfall totals to 1.0 to 2.5 inches throughout the forecast area. The main impacts will be tough driving weather this evening, especially on back roads with wet leaves and heavy rainfall. Isolated power outrages are also possible, but widespread issues are not expected.

The storm system moves out of the area by Friday morning, with partly sunny skies and a residual westerly breeze expected. This is good news for Halloween plans across our area. The only note would be to bundle up Friday evening as it will be cool and blustery. Wind will likely gust 30 to 35 mph again tomorrow. Mostly sunny skies will return for the weekend with seasonable temperatures Saturday and Sunday. Pleasant weather continues into early net week with seasonable temperatures and mainly sunny skies.

10/30/2025

Latest on today's system and what to expect for this weekend!

Light showers and drizzle are making their way through the region this morning, accompanied by an increasing easterly breeze. Expect this light rain to continue intermittently through midday. Heavy rainfall into Western and Central CT by 4PM

10/30/2025

Timing out the rain and the wind expected on Thursday! The peak of the storm will be roughly 3PM to 9PM with heavy rainfall and gusty winds likely. The storm moves out by midnight and we are left for a partly sunny and breezy day for Friday.