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Connecticut nor'easter timeline: First snowflakes fall in hills, cold rain soaks rest of state Original
Rain has been falling across much of Connecticut Friday morning, with a few towns in the Northwest Hills reporting a light wintry mix and wet snow mixed in. The first flakes of the season should be brief and no accumulation is expected. The storm is bringing a raw change from the mild November weather: periods of rain, gusty north winds and temperatures mostly stuck in the 30s and 40s.
Connecticut faces a cold, soaking Friday with rain and a few wet snowflakes. Here's the forecast.
Well, so much for the mild November weather. Friday flips the script across Connecticut, with a cold, soaking rain, gusty winds and temperatures that will struggle to make it out of the 40s. Some inland towns could even see the first snowflakes of the season, though the ground is too warm for any accumulation. Rain will be widespread Friday morning, continuing into the afternoon.
Connecticut nor’easter timeline: When will rain and first snowflakes fall? Original
Keep the umbrella handy in Connecticut: A nor'easter is expected to bring rain and gusty winds, with a chance of a few wet snowflakes in the state’s higher inland areas. Little to no accumulation is expected, with the relatively warm ground making it difficult for snow to stick. Snowy ski resorts up north This nor'easter could turn the higher terrain into a winter wonderland across parts of the Northeast on Friday.
Connecticut nor’easter timeline: When will rain and first snowflakes fall?
Keep the umbrella handy in Connecticut: A nor'easter is expected to bring rain and gusty winds, with a chance of a few wet snowflakes in the state’s higher inland areas. Little to no accumulation is expected, with the relatively warm ground making it difficult for snow to stick. Snowy ski resorts up north This nor'easter could turn the higher terrain into a winter wonderland across parts of the Northeast on Friday.
Connecticut could get frequent winter storms but still end up with less snow Original
Could Connecticut get a winter full of storms but still finish with less snow than usual? That’s the possibility I’m watching this season: moisture-rich systems coming up from the south, with temperatures often close enough to the rain-snow line to make the forecast tricky. My current outlook leans toward below-normal snowfall across much of Connecticut, with the highest totals in the northwest hills. But the ranges are wide for a reason.
Connecticut could get frequent winter storms but still end up with less snow
Could Connecticut get a winter full of storms but still finish with less snow than usual? That’s the possibility I’m watching this season: moisture-rich systems coming up from the south, with temperatures often close enough to the rain-snow line to make the forecast tricky. My current outlook leans toward below-normal snowfall across much of Connecticut, with the highest totals in the northwest hills. But the ranges are wide for a reason.
Connecticut could get frequent winter storms but still end up with less snow
Could Connecticut get a winter full of storms but still finish with less snow than usual? That’s the possibility I’m watching this season: moisture-rich systems coming up from the south, with temperatures often close enough to the rain-snow line to make the forecast tricky. My current outlook leans toward below-normal snowfall across much of Connecticut, with the highest totals in the northwest hills. But the ranges are wide for a reason.
A mild, dry Wednesday in Connecticut before stormy weather comes. Here's the latest.
November continues to run warmer than average in Connecticut, and Wednesday will offer one more mild, mostly dry day before the weather pattern turns wetter and colder. Sunshine will be plentiful, temperatures will again reach around 60 degrees and the day should feel fairly comfortable for early November. Morning temperatures generally will start in the 40s, with a few colder inland spots dipping into the upper 30s.
Tracking nor'easter that will bring season's first snowflakes. Here's what it means for Connecticut Original
Connecticut’s stretch of mild November weather is expected to give way to a chilly, soaking rain Thursday and Friday as a nor'easter will bring wet snowflakes possible in the state’s higher elevations. The best chance for flakes will be in the northwest hills, including Norfolk, North Canaan, Burlington and Winsted, but no accumulation is expected. A few wet flakes in the higher elevations would be Connecticut’s first snowflakes of the season, even if they melt without accumulating.
Mild, pleasant weather Tuesday in Connecticut. Here's when things become unsettled.
Connecticut's mild stretch is beginning to fade, but Tuesday still will be a pleasant day by early-November standards. Sunshine will mix with a few clouds, temperatures will reach around 60 degrees and the next chance for rain remains a couple of days away. The morning will start chilly, with temperatures generally in the upper 30s to lower 40s away from the coast. Sunshine gradually will take over, allowing temperatures to climb through the 50s during the day.
Connecticut’s new moon brings darker skies for November meteor showers. Here's when to look Original
Connecticut’s night sky will be especially dark around the new moon early this week, giving stargazers a better chance to spot November’s meteor showers before moonlight grows brighter later in the month. A new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and sun. The side illuminated by the sun faces away from us, so the moon is difficult or impossible to see from Earth. That also means little moonlight to wash out fainter objects in the night sky.
First snow of season? Connecticut could see a few wet flakes from winter storm Original
The first snow of the season can feel like a big deal, even when little accumulates. For Connecticut residents hoping for a winter wonderland, the late-week forecast offers a slight chance of wet snow, but rain is much more likely. Low pressure is expected to approach the area from our southwest, bringing a good chance of rain. Temperatures are forecast to drop, with highs in the mid- to upper 40s.
Sunny Monday brings a chilly start, milder afternoon across Connecticut. Here's the forecast.
Monday looks like a pretty easy weather day across Connecticut: a chilly start, lots of sunshine and a decent warmup that should have temperatures back near 60 degrees by afternoon. The morning will start with temperatures generally in the 40s and some colder inland spots dipping into the upper 30s. Sunshine will warm things up steadily through the afternoon, with most communities reaching the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Sunshine returns to Connecticut Sunday with highs near 60 degrees, despite a cool breeze
Sunshine will return to Connecticut for most of Sunday, winds will turn westerly and temperatures will settle into the upper 50s to lower 60s. The morning will be chilly, with temperatures starting in the 40s across much of the state. A few clouds could linger early, but skies should brighten quickly. By afternoon, sunshine will be widespread, helping temperatures recover into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Lingering showers could stray across Connecticut Saturday. Here's what to expect.
Friday’s long-awaited rain is winding down, and Saturday brings a quieter, cooler change across Connecticut. The clouds will break at times, a few showers may linger early, but the overall trend is toward drier weather as the weekend gets underway. A few leftover showers are possible Saturday morning, especially across eastern and southern Connecticut, where the heaviest rain fell Friday.
A record-early polar vortex reversal is possible. What could that mean for Connecticut?
A potential record-early disruption of the polar vortex has raised a natural question for Connecticut: If the winds high above the Arctic reverse, what happens here? A look at past events offers a few possibilities, but no single answer. After a late-November disruption in 1968, Connecticut endured a notably cold stretch, with much more snow inland than along the shoreline.
Connecticut will get its biggest soaking in weeks Friday. Here’s when the rain will peak Original
Connecticut’s rain gauges are finally getting some work. After nearly three weeks without measurable rainfall at the state’s two main climate stations, periods of rain will continue Friday, with the heaviest downpours expected in eastern and southeastern Connecticut. Some communities could receive several inches before the rain tapers off tonight.
Connecticut had an earthquake this week. Most people likely missed it Original
Connecticut had an earthquake this week. If that’s news to you, you’re probably not alone. A magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred Wednesday afternoon about 3.7 miles southwest of Niantic, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 1:53 p.m. at a depth of roughly 5.2 miles. At that size, it was the kind of earthquake most people would be unlikely to notice.
Connecticut’s wettest day arrives Friday. Some areas could see 3 inches in downpours
Connecticut is finally getting the soaking many lawns, streams and rain gauges have been waiting for. Friday will be the wettest day of the stretch, with periods of rain — occasionally heavy — spreading across the state and continuing into Friday night. The rain should become widespread during the morning and continue through much of the afternoon and evening.
Rain returns to Connecticut Friday, with thunderstorms and flooding possible Original
Connecticut’s long-awaited rain could come with a few rumbles of thunder, and perhaps a stronger storm or two, as a slow-moving weather system crosses the state Friday. The overall severe weather threat is low, and most of the rain is expected to fall without damaging winds. Still, a brief burst of stronger wind can’t be ruled out if a thunderstorm manages to develop.
Rain returns to Connecticut Friday, with thunderstorms and flooding possible
Connecticut’s long-awaited rain could come with a few rumbles of thunder, and perhaps a stronger storm or two, as a slow-moving weather system crosses the state Friday. The overall severe weather threat is low, and most of the rain is expected to fall without damaging winds. Still, a brief burst of stronger wind can’t be ruled out if a thunderstorm manages to develop.
Parts of Connecticut could see 3 inches of rain Friday, ending a 20-day dry stretch. Here’s where Original
Connecticut’s long stretch of dry weather is coming to an end, and some communities could get a substantial soaking before the weekend arrives. The heaviest rain is expected Friday, with eastern and southeastern Connecticut having the best chance of seeing the highest totals. After nearly three weeks without measurable rain across the state, this change is much-needed to avoid dipping into drought conditions like we did earlier this year.
What are the chances for a 'white Christmas' in Connecticut? Here's where snow is most likely Original
A couple makes their way through Latham Park as snowstorm begins to dump snow in downtown Stamford Friday, December 26, 2025. Jim Shannon / Hearst Connecticut Media Dreaming of a white Christmas in Connecticut? Your chances of waking up to a snow-covered landscape depend quite a bit on where you live. Along the shoreline, a white Christmas is relatively uncommon. Head north and uphill into the Litchfield Hills, and the odds improve considerably.
A dry start to Thursday in Connecticut, with wetter weather on the way. Here's the timing.
After nearly three weeks without measurable rain, Connecticut finally has a change on the way. Thursday brings one more mild, mostly dry afternoon before clouds thicken and showers arrive later, setting up the first widespread rain in weeks. Most of Thursday actually will be fairly pleasant. Temperatures start in the 50s and climb into the upper 60s to around 70 degrees, with a few warmer inland spots possibly edging a little higher.
Have you ever smelled rainfall after a dry stretch? Here's the science behind petrichor. Original
After nearly three weeks of dry weather, Connecticut’s rain gauges may finally get some use later this week. As the first drops reach the ground, you might notice something else returning: that familiar, earthy smell of rain. Raindrops resting on a glass surface in Trumbull on May 20, 2026. Dan Amarante It’s a scent many of us recognize, even if we don’t know what to call it. The word is petrichor, and the story behind it starts in the soil beneath our feet.
Connecticut could hit 77 — a degree shy of record — on Wednesday Original
A burst of November warmth could bring Connecticut close to a record Wednesday, with temperatures near 80 degrees in the Hartford area before cooler weather and rain arrive later this week. The Hartford area will have the best chance of approaching record warmth, with highs expected to reach the mid- to upper 70s. At Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, the forecast high is around 77 degrees, within a degree of the Nov. 4 record of 78.
Connecticut could hit 75 degrees Wednesday before rain finally arrives
Above-normal temperatures are again expected Wednesday, with another unusually mild afternoon ahead in Connecticut. Sunshine and a southwest breeze will send temperatures into the 70s before the weather turns more unsettled later this week. The morning starts comfortably mild, with temperatures generally in the 50s. Sunshine will take over quickly, allowing readings to climb through the 60s and into the lower 70s across much of the state.
Connecticut rain returns Thursday after nearly 3-week dry stretch. Here’s when Original
Connecticut’s run of sunny fall weather is nearing an end. After nearly three weeks without measurable rain at the state’s two main climate stations, showers are expected to return late Thursday, with a better chance for a more substantial soaking Friday. The dry stretch has provided plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fall foliage, finish yardwork or squeeze in one more afternoon outside without a jacket.
Connecticut’s November warm-up could challenge records. Here’s the timing Original
November may be known for chilly mornings and early sunsets, but Connecticut is getting a welcome break from the seasonal slide. Temperatures will climb toward 70 degrees Tuesday before an even warmer Wednesday puts some inland communities within reach of record highs. The mild stretch won’t necessarily rewrite the record books, but it will give us a couple of afternoons that feel more like early fall than the first week of November.
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