Christmas Week Forecast To Include Some Snow For CT: What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — If you've been outside Sunday, you know it is freezing out and temperatures tonight may approach zero degrees in parts of the state.

Monday won't be much warmer, with high temperatures only rising into the mid 20s. Snow showers are possible Monday night and Tuesday morning, and then temperatures will increase slightly for the remainder of the week.

"With high pressure cresting the region tonight, the wind diminishes allowing temperatures across almost all of CT to drop into the single digits by Monday morning," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "After that unseasonably cold start, temps rebound to between 25 and 30. The day begins bright, but an approaching weak system from the west will bring clouds late in the day.

"Given we stay dry, it will be great for travel. Tuesday, Christmas Eve, now looks to feature a mostly cloudy sky and the chance for snow showers (nothing too impactful, at least not yet). Festive flakes are most likely in the first half of the day," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "Perhaps a coating to an inch will be possible, but check back for updates as we get closer!

"For Christmas, Wednesday, we’re expecting a blend of sun and clouds with highs closer to normal as they peak in the upper 30s. Temperatures will continue moderating through Thursday and Friday, peaking in the lower half of the 40s by Friday afternoon. The chance for any significant precip next week looks low... holiday travel should have very little impact from weather." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 1. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light north wind.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light north wind.