A shallow area of high pressure at the surface is setting up just to our north/northwest Thursday morning. For winter weather fans, that is good news. This will promote a northerly flow, bringing in colder air. That’s why I am forecasting slightly cooler temperatures for Thursday afternoon, compared to yesterday.
As far as winter weather is concerned, there is a very fine line between snow/sleet and cold rain. There is the potential for a wintry mix late Friday and into Saturday morning, mainly for Fairfield County. (Read about the potential here.)
By Saturday, the cold front on the backside of our system will slide through, giving way to clear skies, and a brief period of cooler temperatures by the end of the weekend. A southerly flow returns by early next week which will allow temperatures to climb Monday, but no precipitation chances are expected after Saturday Morning for this forecast period.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday: A chance of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow mix after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: Rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow mix likely. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is around 90%
Saturday: Wintry mix early, then sunshine. High near 44.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41.
