‘Nasty’ Weather Day in Westport Today, Light Snow Possible Friday

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons has one word to describe the weather Tuesday in Connecticut, “nasty.” Well, at least it’s not snowing, but it will be a very cold and soaking rain that will be falling for most of the day and night in Connecticut. It may even end as some thunderstorms.

But once we endure today, Wednesday will be the reward with warmer temps and then back to reality with the possibility of some light snow on Friday.

“A nasty weather day today! Periods of rain that will get steadier and heavier for the afternoon. High temperatures only in the 30s to low 40s. Mild and dry tomorrow near 50°. But cold weather comes in for Thursday right through the weekend and we could even see a little snow on Friday morning,” Simmons wrote on his Facebook page. See video below.

Timing and how much rain to expect Tuesday in Connecticut?

Connecticut coastline from Greenwich to New London: Rain moves in after 11 a.m. but high temps stay just below 40 degrees. Winds pick up too and could gust between 18-20 mph. A half inch of rain is possible during the day and another quarter of an inch tonight. The rain could end as a thunderstorm before tapering off by midnight.

Interior sections of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties: Rain moves in after 10 a.m. with a high temp in the upper 30s. Up to three quarters of an inch of rain is possible during the day. At night, we could see rain and thunderstorms up until 3 a.m. and another quarter of an inch is possible. Rain should be out of the way for the Wednesday morning commute.

Hartford and Tolland counties: Light rain breaks out around 1 p.m. with temps in the upper 30s. A half inch of rain is expected. Rain continues until 1 a.m. and tapers off to light showers by 4 a.m. Fog may also be an issue. Another half inch of rain is likely too, the weather service states.

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Rest of the Week

Wednesday: High near 50, partly sunny skies.

Thursday: Colder, sunny but only 35 degrees.

Friday: Some light snow possible in the morning. High temp near 30 degrees.

Image via AccuWeather.com

— By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch National Staff)