Connecticut Weather: Chilly Weather Returns in April, Maybe Snow?

There will be some rain both today and tomorrow as we head into the Easter holiday weekend but the good news is that it will dry out for Saturday and Sunday, though temps on Easter Sunday will be a bit chilly.

The National Weather Service says cloudy skies will dominate today in Connecticut, while there may be a few breaks of sun this afternoon.

"In spite of the clouds, high temperatures should rise to near normal. Light rainfall or drizzle will be possible from time to time, however most of the day will be dry," the weather service says.

"A warm front approaches tonight, and this will followed by the passage of a cold front on Friday. After a chance of light rain and drizzle tonight along with areas of fog, rain becomes likely for a short time on Friday. Highs on Friday will be warmer," the weather service says.

Long-range April forecast

And for those of you who thought winter was over, here is something to keep in the back of our mind.

Accuweather.com says in its extended April outlook that chilly air is on tap to begin the month and there will be several chances for precipitation and there could even be some snow for some areas.

"While accumulating snow is much less likely in the I-95 corridor of the mid-Atlantic, there are likely to be a small number of storms that may produce at least some wet snow in the Appalachians and central and northwestern New England into the first half of April," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said.

And while the jury is out on if we'll see anymore snow, April will feature a lot of precipitation, Accuweather.com says.

"People should expect some sort of shower or rain event roughly every other day. It is a type of pattern that may make tackling major outdoor projects a challenge but may allow some minor or quick tasks to be accomplished, especially where and when the rain falls at night, instead of during the daylight hours."

In mid-April, temps are expected to moderate.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today" A chance of light rain before 2pm, then a chance of drizzle or light rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A chance of drizzle or light rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

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