Major Traffic Problems Across Connecticut Thursday: Here's Where, What To Know

Somehow we've managed to go from 70 degrees on Wednesday to feeling like it's in the 30s on Thursday. (See below for traffic delays across the state).

And there isn't great news about the upcoming Easter weekend weather forecast either. Rain showers are forecast on both Saturday and Sunday, and now the rain appears to begin earlier on Sunday too, according to the latest forecast updates from WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

"Saturday begins bright, then we expect a mix of sun and clouds. During the afternoon, an isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "Otherwise, it will be quite mild with temps inland reaching the 70s while shoreline communities peak in the 60s. "For Sunday, Easter, while not a washout, you’ll want to keep an umbrella handy. As a cold front moves into and through CT, a round of showers appears likely. The timing is a bit sooner, arriving midday. Temperature-wise, it will still be mild but cooler than Saturday with highs in the lower 60s."

As for Thursday, the rain is forecast to end later this morning, but it will only be in the low to mid 40s, and the windchill factor will make it feel like it is only in the 30s.

Friday will be warmer but cloudy, with temperatures in the 60s. Sadly, not a lot of sun in our forecast for the upcoming holiday weekend.

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Current issues on the roads via the CT DOT. Check back for updates all morning. (Updated as of 11:59 a.m.)

ROCKY HILL - Rocky Hill Ferry closed until further notice due to high water level. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 8:55 am.

MERIDEN - RT 15 Northbound is congested between Exits 61 and 64B (2.1 miles) because of Crash (Multi Vehicle) between Exits 64A and 64B. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 11:17 am.

WALLINGFORD - RT 15 Northbound is congested between Exits 61 and 64B (2.1 miles) because of Crash (Multi Vehicle) between Exits 64A and 64B. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 11:17 am.

DERBY - RT 8 Northbound CLOSED between Exits 12A and 12B because of Crash (Police Activity). Reported Thursday, April 2 at 11:44 am.

TORRINGTON - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound Exit 51 OFFRAMP in effect today until 3:01 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 am.

AVON - Road Work on US44 Eastbound Avon mountain in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 10:11 am.

AVON - Road Work on US44 Westbound Avon mountain in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, April 2 at 10:13 am.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: A 50 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

Tonight: A chance of drizzle or light rain, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of drizzle or light rain before 11am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Showers. High near 64. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.