WEATHER UPDATE: Freeze Watch Issued for Bethany, Woodbridge

Snow actually fell in parts of Connecticut late last night and the National Weather Service has issued a “Freeze Watch” for the entire state beginning late Friday night and into Saturday morning.

According to the National Weather Service bulletin, hazards include “sub-freezing temperatures,” which means temperatures could be below 32 degrees.

“* IMPACTS...POTENTIAL FOR SENSITIVE CROPS AND PLANTS TO BE
KILLED,” the Weather Service states.

“PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FREEZE WATCH MEANS BELOW
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL
CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION,” the National Weather Service writes.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney writes on social media that the cold temps will last for awhile.

“How long will it last? Right now it looks like we’re going to see this pattern through early to even mid May. There will be breaks of warmth of course, but overall, it’s going to be a slow process,” Sweeney writes.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote “Some light snow for eastern half of CT 2AM. At least it’s FRIIIIDAY! Windy & chilly again today.”

Here is the latest hyperlocal National Weather Service forecast for Bethlehem and Woodbury:

• This afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 16 mph.
• Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
• Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
• Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Sunday night: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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