SW Connecticut Weather Brief for Sunday (PM), November 16, 2014 Periods of rain that will be heavy at times, is in the forecast as low pressure crosses the Tri-State area on Monday. Rainfall amounts will average ¾ of an inch with isolated higher amounts by Tuesday morning. A cold front will drive out the rain and bring a colder air mass to the region. High temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday will remain in the 30s along with gusty winds that will make it feel like it in the 20s. Fortunately, temperatures rebound to the 40s for highs and 20s and 30s for overnight lows by Thursday through next weekend. ADVISORIES The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for northern Fairfield County from 9PM tonight though 10AM Monday. There is a potential for slippery road condition as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is in the forecast. Potential snow accumulation of up to 1 inch with ice accumulation of less than a tenth of an inch is in the forecast. Be sure to exercise additional caution on roadways, sidewalks and steps. FORECAST Tonight: Cloudy and cold with showers moving in late, lows from the low to upper 30s on light southwest to east winds. Areas north of the Merritt (northern Fairfield County) could get a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Monday: Periods of rain that may be heavy at times, highs in the mid-50s on northeast to south winds from 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night: Rain ending with clearing late, some areas north of the Merritt could end with a wintry mix, lows from the low to mid-30s on southwest to west winds from 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds, with highs only in the 30s on westerly winds from 15 to 25 mph and potential gust to 35 mph or higher. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear and cold with lows near 20 on westerly winds from 15 to 20 mph and potential gust from 30 to 35 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cold with high from the low to mid-30s on westerly winds from 10 to 15 mph with potential gust to 30 mph. Wednesday Night: Clear to partly cloudy with lows from the mid-20s to low 30s on southwest winds from 5 to 10 mph. Have a great week, Darryl Green News 12 Weather
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:41:04 +0000
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