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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 9 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m., followed by a high wind warning through 6 a.m. Friday. Winds today will blow northwest between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph during the day and as high as 60 mph during the night.
The highest wind potential is expected Thursday night. The NWS warns that high winds may blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are possible. Drivers should use extra caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Thursday will be partly sunny, with some isolated snow showers before 4 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent. The high will be near 26, with wind chill values between 10 and 15.
A very cold air mass will remain in the area through Saturday morning. Sub zero wind chills are likely Thursday night into Friday morning. Highs should remain in the 20s, with lows falling Thursday night into the single digits and teens.
With the drop in temperatures, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has activated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning Thursday evening and remaining in effect through Saturday morning.
This will "initiate essential services that will help protect our most vulnerable,” Malloy said. “Anyone in need of shelter is urged to call 2-1-1 to find the nearest available locations. I am also encouraging local communities to consider opening warming centers or other facilities to assist people in need.”
There is a chance of isolated snow showers Thursday night between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The low will be around 10, and wind chill values will be between negative 5 and 5.
Friday will be sunny with a high near 22 and wind chill values between negative 5 and 5. Friday night will see snow, mainly after midnight. The temperature will be around 19, with wind chill values between 10 and 15. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, with new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
There will be snow Saturday before 10 a.m., followed by rain. The high will be near 43 with south winds of 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent with new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday night will see rain, with a low around 39. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday will be rainy with a high near 52. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 19.
For information on shelters and warming centers, click here.
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