CT Weather: Bitter Cold Returns, Light Snow Possible Tuesday

CONNECTICUT — High temperatures last week exceeded 60 degrees in Connecticut, but it's back to reality for us as temperatures will only reach the freezing mark Monday, and we may even see some very light snow late Tuesday.

The good news is that the strong wind gusts which have blowing for the past several days begin to diminish this afternoon. However, it will still feel as cold as 10 degrees in Connecticut once you factor in the wind chill factor.

It looks like precipitation, which will be light, begins late Tuesday, and it's expected to be snow and there could be very minor accumulation in parts of the state.

It also looks like there is a chance for more rain, possibly mixed with some snow on Thursday night and Friday morning too.

WTNH News 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons said "Increasing clouds and dry tomorrow followed by some rain and snow showers on St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday! Warmer with some rain possible on Thursday that could end as a little wet snow early Friday morning then clearing and warming up for the weekend!"

Here are the latest updates based on where you are:

Southern Connecticut forecast details:

A special weather statement has been issued for southern Connecticut Monday for a "period of enhanced potential for brush fire spread is anticipated... Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20 percent with wind gusts near 25 mph."

Tuesday snow showers?

The area may see some light snow late Tuesday and it will turn to a rain, snow, mix at the coast. Very little to no accumulation is expected.

Thursday storm?

A low pressure system is expected to bring rain on Thursday afternoon and evening.

"Mainly a rain event expected with this system, with steady rain expected Thursday night," the weather service said. "Rain ends on Friday, and rain could mix with snow with cold air advection on backside of low for late Thursday night into Friday. Dry conditions are expected Friday night into next weekend."

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Northern Connecticut forecast details:

A special weather statement has been issued Monday for "elevated fire weather potential."

"This is due to the combination of relative humidity dropping between 15 and 25 percent in the afternoon, and northwest winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph with a few gusts up to 40 mph," the weather service said.

Tuesday snow showers?

The weather service said northern parts of the state may see snow flurries or snow showers late Tuesday and Wednesday. No real accumulation is expected.

Thursday storm?

"At this range confidence is low with regard to who sees how much rain or snow," the weather service said. "While the trend of late has been south and drier, it remains most likely that rain chances move in Thursday night into Friday." The precipitation could end as some snow.

"Besides precipitation chances, this will give a bit of temperature whiplash, with highs in the mid to upper 50s on Thursday then in the 30s on Friday," the weather service said.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light south wind.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 9 mph.