Hartford is heading into a chilly Saturday with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 52 degrees and northwest winds that could gust to 28 mph. The bigger weather turn arrives after sunset, when skies clear, temperatures plunge to around 29 degrees and widespread frost develops across the region.
Afternoon Winds Keep Saturday Feeling Colder
Clouds should break for partly sunny skies by midday, but the brisk northwest wind will make the afternoon feel colder than the thermometer suggests. Rain is unlikely around Hartford, with the forecast putting the chance of precipitation at just 11%, according to the National Weather Service.
The wind is expected to ease after dark, setting up clear conditions that will allow temperatures to drop quickly. The shift is a sharper cold-weather follow-up to Friday's rain and chilly weekend setup previously outlined by Hoodline.
Widespread Frost Arrives Saturday Night
Frost is expected to become widespread after 11 p.m. Saturday, with a low near 29 degrees and north winds of 1 to 12 mph. Residents with tender flowers, herbs or other outdoor plants should cover them or bring them inside before temperatures fall below freezing.
Sunday Starts Frozen, Then The Week Moderates
Sunday morning will begin with another round of frost before 8 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 55 degrees. Sunday night stays mostly clear with a low around 36, while Monday and Tuesday climb to near 58 and 62 degrees, respectively.
Wednesday should be sunny with a high near 62, and Thursday brings a slight chance of rain showers with a high around 60. Friday looks mostly sunny and milder, reaching about 64 degrees, though overnight temperatures remain cool in the low 40s.
