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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction
Connecticut’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
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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
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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