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Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction
Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Forget those groundhogs from other states, Fairfield County's prairie dog Beardsley Bart has made his prediction. And it's sure to bring a smile to frozen faces across the region. Earlier report - Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Call As Cold Front Brings Change In Weather Pattern Prognosticating Bart shared his prediction for an early spring on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport with help from Mayor Joe Ganim. Ganim shared, “Beardsley Bart has spoken, and Spring is coming to Bridgeport!” He emphasized the impact the zoo has on the community. “Connecticut’s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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First Full Day Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern That Will Last Days First Full Day Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern That Will Last Days
First Full Day Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern That Will Last Days Spring has sprung, and the first full day of the new season will be the pick of the week weather-wise before the start of an unsettled weather pattern that will last for days. Tuesday, March 21 will be sunny and less breezy with temperatures mainly in the upper 50s. (See the image above.) Wednesday, March 22 will start off partly sunny on a day when the high temperature again reaches the mid-50s before an unsettled pattern arrives. Thursday, March 23 will be cloudy and seasonable with a high temperature climbing to around the 60-degree mark in most areas. Showers are likely from the e…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern
Start Of Spring Will Be Followed By Unsettled Weather Pattern The start of spring is just hours away, and it will be followed by a topsy-turvy week weather-wise.  Monday, March 20 will be mainly sunny with high temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s, but wind-chill values in the 20s before it becomes less breezy in the afternoon. Astronomical spring begins at 5:24 p.m. on Monday. The first full day of the spring -- Tuesday, March 21 -- will feel like it's just that, with sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s. Wednesday, March 22 will start off partly sunny on a day in which the high temperature again reaches the m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears
Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears The arrival of colder air will bring with it chances for some snow in parts of the region nearly a month after the start of spring and leading into the arrival of a potential Nor'easter. "Spring is often a tug-of-war between winter and summer, but many might think snow is usually a thing of the past by the middle of April in much of the Northeast," according to AccuWeather.com. "However, that is often not the case as evidenced by the upcoming weather pattern, which will follow several days of warm weather that brought the return of 70-degree temperatures for some." Saturday, April 16 will b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible
Will There Be More Snow Even Though Spring Has Sprung? Forecasters Say It's Possible Spring has sprung, but we could see still some snowfall in the coming weeks, forecasters say. In fact, snowfall is possible for about two-thirds of the US during that, according to AccuWeather.com. Those areas, including this region, are shown in blue in the image above. Spring officially arrives at 11:33 a.m. on Sunday, March 20. The high temperature will be around 60 degrees Sunday as clouds increase during the day, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a slight chance of a shower in the evening. Monday, March 21 will be sunny with a high temperature in the upper 50s. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Will Follow Spring Preview With Near-Record Warmth New Storm System Will Follow Spring Preview With Near-Record Warmth
New Storm System Will Follow Spring Preview With Near-Record Warmth A new storm system will sweep through the region after a picture-perfect day to end the workweek. Friday, March 18 has started off with dense morning fog. But once the fog clears by mid-morning, expect drastic changes as an unseasonably warm and sunny day is on tap, according to the National Weather Service.  High temps are expected to climb past the 70-degree mark in much of the region. Skies will thicken in the evening as the new storm system will move in overnight Friday into Saturday, March 19 and linger throughout the day and into the evening on Saturday.  Thunderstorm…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow
New Storm Headed To Region Should Bring Winter Season's Final Round Of Snow The final snowfall of what has been an active winter season of 2020-21 is expected just before the first day of spring. The weather pattern up until then will be gray and dreary, but a bit milder temperature-wise on both St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18. Wednesday's high will climb into the mid to upper 40s with cloudy skies throughout the morning followed by some sun at times in the afternoon. Showers and rain will arrive after noontime Thursday, which will be cloudy with a high temperature around 50 degrees. Rain could be heavy at times late in the afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week
Snow, Rain Headed To Region With Potential For New Winter Storm Later In Week We're just five days away from the start of spring on Saturday, March 20, but what turned out to be an extremely active winter season has at least one last blast in store, and possibly, two. Tuesday, March 16 will be partly sunny during the day with a high temperature in the upper 30s and wind-chill temps between 10 and 20 degrees. Clouds will increase in the afternoon as a storm system arrives around nightfall bringing light snow and snow showers, followed by a chance for a mix of rain and snow early St. Patrick's Day morning, Wednesday, March 17. Untreated surfaces will be slippery, but …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last
Spring Preview: Here's When We'll See Mildest Temps In Months -- And How Long It Will Last After a chilly start to the week, the mildest air in months will be arriving followed by another drop in temperatures. Here's the five-day forecast: Tuesday, March 9: The spring preview will start after midday as the high temperature climbs into the mid 50s under mostly sunny skies. It will remain clear overnight with a low temperature in the mid 30s. Wednesday, March 10: Skies will be clear during the day and through the overnight with the high temperature in the mid to upper 50s. Thursday, March 11: Partly sunny, breezy, and continued mild with a high temperature reaching the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years
Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Click here for an updated story - East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area Just hours after the start of spring, you'll want to keep an eye on the sky. That's because, no matter what time zone you're in, look out for year's last supermoon at 9:43 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 20. A few hours earlier, at 5:58 p.m., the spring equinox marks the end of winter. This marks the first time there's been a supermoon on Day 1 of spring since March 1981. Related story: As Spring Starts, We'll See A Change In The Weather Pattern As if that's not enough, the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Snow Showers, Strong Winds Will Usher In First Weekend Of Spring Scattered Snow Showers, Strong Winds Will Usher In First Weekend Of Spring
Scattered Snow Showers, Strong Winds Will Usher In First Weekend Of Spring Milder air will gradually make its way to the area but not before a chilly first weekend of spring that could include an all-too-familiar sight. Namely, snow. With chilly temperatures, combined with wind-chill values at or below the freezing mark, snow showers are likely at times this weekend, especially Sunday morning. Saturday will be a partly sunny day with a high in the mid-40s, but northwest winds of between 10 and 15 mph making it feel like it's between 25 and 35 degrees. More clouds will roll in Saturday night with an overnight low in the mid-20s. Sunday will start with scattered …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter No. 4? Latest Storm Brewing Could Arrive As Spring Starts Nor'easter No. 4? Latest Storm Brewing Could Arrive As Spring Starts
Nor'easter No. 4? Latest Storm Brewing Could Arrive As Spring Starts Click here for an updated story: Start Of Spring Storm Now Likely, With Potential For Snow, Strong Winds Not even the start of spring may be able to prevent a fourth possible Nor'easter from affecting the area next week. While we will not have a better idea as to the severity of the storm for several days, the system is expected to track over the Central states before turning eastward early next week, according to AccuWeather.com. Parts of the mid-Atlantic, or New England, or both areas, may face yet another Nor'easter with gusty winds, snow inland and rain or snow at the coast, AccuWeat…

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by Joe Lombardi