Swings in temperature as our dry stretch continues

Meteorologist Jill Gilardi said although we get off to a chilly start, we’ll warm up quickly with plenty of sunshine in the mix once again.

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Hartford is starting Saturday near freezing under clear skies, but the day will warm quickly beneath mostly sunny skies. Afternoon temperatures should reach about 61 degrees, setting up a bright weekend before a notably mild Monday. Sunny Saturday Gives Way To A Cold Night. Winds will stay light from the...

First Alert Weather: Another beautiful Fall day tomorrow

Our trend of chilly mornings and comfortable afternoons will continue tomorrow. Although temperatures will dip to at-or-below freezing around daybreak, we’ll reach the mid-to-upper 60s in the afternoon with plenty of sunshine in the mix. Our dry streak will continue through at least Halloween, but we do have some temperature swings on the way this week. Highs Monday will reach the low 70s... but a cold front passes through Tuesday, resulting in temperatures 10 degrees or more cooler. By Friday, we’re flirting with 70 once again!

A frosty start with a fantastic finish today!

Cold temps and patchy frost in spots this morning. In fact, a Frost Advisory is in effect through 9 AM for the immediate shoreline of our four southern counties. Frost is expected across interior portions of the state as well, but the growing season has officially come to an end in those areas, where near-freezing temperatures are more typical this time of year. Temperatures will fall back into the 30s statewide, with a few upper 20s in the typically colder spots.

A sunny, crisp Saturday in Connecticut. Nighttime temps plummet.

The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for coastal Connecticut Friday night to Saturday morning.

A sunny but chilly Friday in Connecticut. Here's when temps drop below freezing.

Dress in warm layers if you're planning to be out early over the next few days.

FORECAST: Swings in temperature as our dry stretch continues

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon said we'll see some temperature swings ahead. Here's his Friday noon forecast.

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First Alert Weather: The wind relaxes as Josephine moves away

As an offshore storm (Subtropical Storm Josephine) moves farther away and high pressure builds over the Northeast, we’ll end the week with a calmer wind and a clear sky. During what should be a lengthy dry stretch, there will be some swings in temperature... through the weekend into early next week (but nothing too extreme).

Cold Halloween night expected in Connecticut. See full holiday forecast

AccuWeather just released its Halloween weekend forecast, predicting "a spooky mix of chilly temperatures, gusty winds, rain and even mountain snow" across the country. While the weather service predicts New England will escape rain this Halloween , the region's chilly temperatures will call for an extra layer while out gathering candy. "Halloween is one of those holidays when the weather can make a big difference in how families plan their evening," said AccuWeather lead long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok. "With chilly conditions expected across the Northeast [...], some families may need to rethink what goes underneath or over their costumes." Here's the current Halloween forecast for Connecticut, according to AccuWeather. Halloween weekend forecast in Connecticut According to AccuWeather, New England will enter Halloween weekend with rain showers on Thursday, Oct. 29. Rain will clear by Friday, making way for a cold, breezy day on Oct. 30. AccuWeather predicts that the East Coast should stay dry on Halloween, Oct. 31, but warns of cold temperatures, with jackets recommended as "a costume essential." "A little preparation can go a long way, especially for younger children spending an hour or two outdoors," said forecaster Paul Pastelok. Connecticut haunted houses guide: Where to go for

Farmers' Almanac predicts no major storms for Thanksgiving in CT

Connecticut will see cool but mostly fair weather during the Thanksgiving weekend this year, according to Farmers' Almanac . The historic periodical released its prediction for Thanksgiving weather this year, and it looks to be a "typical late-November setup" in most areas of the country, including in New England. "It does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week," according to the forecast. Weather in Connecticut during Thanksgiving weekend Like much of the Northeast, the weather in Connecticut will be cool and moderate during the Thanksgiving weekend. The Farmers' Almanac notes that in higher-elevation areas and northern states, there might be some flurries, but the broader weather pattern favors holiday travel. When is Thanksgiving? This year, Thanksgiving is on Nov. 26. When is the first day of winter? Winter will officially begin Dec. 21 on the winter solstice. What about other regions? Here's what the Farmers' Almanac forecast says for Thanksgiving weather in other parts of the country: Midwest This region leans more towards colder weather with some parts even seeing scattered flurries and snow. A major storm is not predicted in the region, but some travel disruptions or slowdowns are expected. Southeast The Southeast will see

A sunny, breezy Thursday in Connecticut before temps drop overnight. Here's the latest.

Temperatures will feel like they're below freezing Thursday night, and get down to around freezing on Friday night.

Cooler Friday with plenty of sunshine!

A great weekend ahead! High pressure over Northern New England is pushing Extra-tropical Storm Josephine farther out to sea east of New England! As high pressure settles south across Southern New England, the wind will settle down for the weekend too! Great weather for this last full weekend of October! Also, look up at night and early in the morning as we are at the peak of the ORIONID METEOR SHOWERS!