Weather Changes On The Way For CT: What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — It’s been a harsh winter so far, with freezing temperatures and frequent bouts of snow and ice since mid-November. But relief is finally on the horizon, with a gradual warm-up leading to spring-like temperatures next week.

Cold Friday Before the Warm-Up

Friday will remain frigid, with bright but cold and windy conditions. According to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists:

"We end the work week today bright, but cold and windy. Temps, once again, peak at levels below average. And don’t forget the wind! It will feel colder! Highs will be between 30 and 35, but will feel more like 15-25!"

Weekend Gradual Warm-Up

Starting Saturday, temperatures will finally exceed freezing. Sunday will be even milder, reaching 40 degrees:

"If you like dry, calmer, and milder weather... you’ll like the weekend forecast! Temperatures head well into the mid/upper 30s tomorrow under ample sunshine. By Sunday, highs top the 40-degree mark despite a cloudier sky. For comparison, 40 is now the average high for the Hartford Area," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Spring-Like Temperatures Next Week

The warming trend continues into next week, with temperatures nearing 50 degrees:

"Monday, we’re forecasting highs in the mid-40s. We’re going up a few degrees from there on Tuesday, perhaps close to 50 inland. While milder, Tuesday also appears cloudier. It appears any chance for rain would be late in the day, or at night. Thereafter, temps Wednesday will again be near 50 under a mix of sun and clouds. By Thursday, we’ll likely see an increase in cloudiness with perhaps the chance for late-day showers," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

Looking Ahead

This warming trend serves as a reminder that better weather is ahead. While winter isn’t over yet, Connecticut residents can look forward to a much-needed break from the deep freeze in the coming days.

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Here are the updated forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Light west wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Here are the updated forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.