Hartford is waking to clear skies and temperatures around 52 degrees Monday morning, with sunshine pushing the day into the mid-60s. The tradeoff for the pleasant start is a breezy afternoon, with west and northwest gusts reaching up to 28 mph. No rain is expected.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Sunshine will dominate Monday as temperatures climb to about 66 degrees. Winds will strengthen through the afternoon, making it feel cooler at times before easing slightly after sunset.
A cold front will pass through later Monday, followed by clear skies and a low near 44 degrees Monday night. Northwest winds could still gust as high as 24 mph overnight, but there are no weather alerts posted for Connecticut.
Fall Chill Arrives Tuesday
Tuesday will be sunny but noticeably cooler, with a high near 59 degrees and northwest winds of 8 to 12 mph. Clear skies and lighter winds Tuesday night could send temperatures down to around 39 degrees, likely making it the coldest night of the season so far.
The cold snap will be brief. Wednesday should rebound to about 66 degrees under sunny skies, followed by a warmer Thursday near 72 and a mostly sunny Friday around 68, according to National Weather Service.
Quiet, Mostly Sunny Weekend
The dry stretch continues into the weekend, with Saturday near 67 degrees and Sunday mostly sunny near 66. Overnight lows should generally settle in the mid-40s to around 50, offering a distinctly fall-like start and finish to the days.
