Hartford is getting a crisp, clear Saturday morning before sunshine carries the city into a pleasant fall afternoon. Temperatures near the mid-40s early will climb to about 65 degrees, with light north winds and no rain expected. It is the kind of day that rewards a jacket at breakfast and makes you question needing it by midafternoon.
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies through Saturday, with clouds increasing later in the day. Saturday night should stay partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees and calm winds.
Rain Arrives Sunday Afternoon
Rain is expected Sunday afternoon and evening, though its exact arrival time is uncertain.
The wetter stretch arrives Sunday night, when showers, with only a slight chance of thunderstorms, are expected. Rain chances rise to 100%, with a low near 54 degrees and roughly one-half to three-quarters of an inch of rain possible locally.
Columbus Day Begins Damp Then Improves
Monday may open with lingering showers before 8 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees.
Another Storm Chance Returns Tuesday
Tuesday brings another unsettled spell, with a high near 68 and a chance of showers and only a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers are likely Tuesday night before drier weather returns Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday may see a brief morning shower before partly sunny skies take over, with a high near 63 and a stronger north wind around 14 mph. Thursday looks like the week’s quietest day, with sunny skies and a high near 63.
