WEATHER UPDATE: Freeze Watch Issued for East Hampton, Portland

Written by Brian McCready and Jaimie Cura

Snow actually fell in parts of Connecticut late last night and the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch for the entire state beginning late Friday 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 NWS states. “Precautionary/preparedness actions... A freeze watch means below freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.”

Related: Freeze Warning in Effect: How to Protect Flowers From Frost

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney said 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 wrote.

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

Your Local Forecast

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday: Isolated showers after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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