CT Weather: Freezing Cold Friday, Forecast For Easter Improves

CONNECTICUT — The weather is painful Friday as it feels more like a February day than an April day. But there is plenty of good news on the horizon.

After today's very cold weather we begin to moderate gradually and Easter Sunday's forecast looks much better. Earlier this week there were concerns that it might rain on Sunday, but now it looks partly sunny with temperatures into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. It may be a bit windy with gusts up to 20 mph but at least it should be dry.

Saturday will be chilly but at least it will be 10 degrees warmer than Friday.

And beginning next week we get to enjoy a stretch of some early nice spring weather with sunshine dominating along with 60 degrees.

WTNH News 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons said "Dress for a cold day today! High temperatures will make it to the upper 30s & 40s but the wind will keep the wind chill in the 20s! Lots of clouds, some sun and there could be a couple of flurries! A little warmer tomorrow with more sun and 50°. Some clouds on Easter! Happy Easter!"

Have a great and safe holiday weekend.

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Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light west wind.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 3 to 7 mph.