Hartford is waking Friday to clear skies and a crisp chill, but the afternoon should turn pleasantly sunny with a high near 58 degrees. Inland northerly winds of 11.5 to 16 mph, with gusts of 20 to 25 knots, will keep the day feeling more like late fall than a preview of the weekend warm-up.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for sunny skies Friday amid a broader dry pattern, with temperatures falling quickly after sunset. Hartford could drop to about 32 degrees overnight, with patchy frost developing after 4 a.m. Saturday.
Frost Takes Over Before Saturday’s Sunshine
Saturday morning may remain frosty. The weekend is expected to be the mildest period, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Winds should stay light, so the cold start may be especially noticeable for early errands, dog walks and anyone still nursing outdoor plants.
Saturday night looks even colder, with a low around 30 and widespread frost after midnight. Sunday morning frost should fade before 9 a.m., with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Highs cool to the mid 50s to low 60s early next week.
Dry Weather Holds Through Next Week
The mostly dry pattern is expected to continue Tuesday through Thursday, with highs near 59, 56 and 62 degrees, respectively. No land alerts are listed for Connecticut, though active marine advisories and a gale warning apply to coastal waters, making this a generally quiet stretch for outdoor plans once the mornings warm up.
