Afternoon Rain Slides Into Central and Southwest Connecticut Saturday Bringing Up to an Inch of Rainfall While Northeast CT Stays Nearly Dry and Clearing Expected
CONNECTICUT — A frosty Saturday morning is giving way to an afternoon rain event across Connecticut, but the impact will look very different depending on where you live in the state. Central and southwestern Connecticut are set to bear the brunt of the rainfall, with accumulations reaching up to an inch in those areas, while northeastern Connecticut will see little to nothing in comparison.
The contrast across the state will be significant, making this a highly localized weather event rather than a statewide uniform rain day.
Where the Rain Hits Hardest
Central and southwestern Connecticut are the primary targets for meaningful rainfall today. Radar and rainfall projection maps show the heaviest accumulations concentrated in these zones, with totals approaching or reaching an inch by the time the rain exits overnight.
Northeastern Connecticut sits in a dramatically different position. Little to no rain is expected across that portion of the state, making it a dry day for residents there while their neighbors to the west deal with wet and grey conditions throughout the afternoon and evening.
Temperature Splits Across the State
The rain is not the only thing dividing Connecticut today — temperatures will also be all over the place depending on location. Areas seeing active rainfall can expect temperatures in the 40s to near 50 degrees, keeping conditions cool and damp throughout the day.
Northeastern Connecticut, where skies stay drier, will feel noticeably warmer by comparison with temperatures climbing into the 50s and approaching near 60 degrees. That is a meaningful difference of nearly ten degrees between the two ends of the state on the same day.
When Does It End
Rain is expected to continue through the overnight hours before gradually clearing out. Residents in Central and SW Connecticut should not expect conditions to improve until Sunday, with gradual clearing arriving Sunday afternoon.
Those planning outdoor activities this weekend should keep Saturday plans flexible if they are in the rain zone and look toward Sunday afternoon as the better window for getting outside once skies begin to open back up.
What to Expect Going Into Sunday
Sunday brings improving conditions for most of the state as the rain exits and clearing takes hold through the afternoon. After a wet and chilly Saturday across much of Connecticut, the weekend finishes on a more pleasant note for residents who were under the heaviest rainfall today. Share your Connecticut weather reports and rainfall totals with the community at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
