Connecticut Weather: 'Dreary' Forecast Details

Not one but two Connecticut meteorologists both used the same word to describe Monday's weather forecast, and that word is "dreary." We'll see a cold, raw light rain today and in northern parts of the state some snowflakes will mix in. Temperatures will only be in the low 40s, which is about 10 degrees below normal.

But there is some good news in the forecast too. Temps will moderate somewhat beginning on Tuesday and Thursday looks beautiful with temps into the mid 50s and sunshine.

WTNH News News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said the weather today is "looking unsettled today. Grab the umbrella & a warm outfit. A little mix in some areas going to rain. Highs in the 40s. I hope you have a good week!! He added that "It’s a dreary forecast today. A cold rain with brief wintry mix at the start for some of you."

Fox 61 Meterologist Matt Scott said, "Here's a look at cold and dreary temps by lunchtime, coupled with rain - and a few snowflurries for NW Hills. By 5pm this is done. High temps only in low 40s - should be in low 50s."

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Here is the updated forecast for southern Connecticut:

Today: Light rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Wind chill values between 30 and 35. North wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 11 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 46.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Here is the updated forecast for northern Connecticut:

Today: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

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