Bridgeport, Connecticut Braces for Continued Cold, Potential Snow
Bridgeport, Connecticut residents are facing a continuation of frigid temperatures and the possibility of wintry precipitation over the next several days. A Small Craft Advisory is currently in effect for the area, according to the National Weather Service, signaling hazardous conditions for maritime activities.
As of , at 4:01 AM EST, the temperature at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport is 28°F, with a “fair” weather condition. A mix of clouds and sun is expected today, with a high near 35°F and a low of 18°F tonight. Winds will be out of the Northwest at 10 to 20 mph today, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph tonight.
The chance of precipitation today and tonight remains low, at 3% and 4% respectively, though a small amount of snow is possible overnight. The weather service notes that today’s temperature is forecast to be cooler than yesterday.
Looking Ahead: Fluctuating Conditions
Friday, , will bring sunny skies with a high of 37°F. Winds will be out of the Northwest at 5 to 10 mph. However, overnight Friday, skies will become mostly cloudy with a low of 24°F and a 24% chance of mixed precipitation.
Saturday, , is predicted to be partly cloudy with a high near 45°F. There is a 7% chance of rain. Winds will shift to the West at 10 to 15 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low of 26°F and a 6% chance of mixed precipitation.
Sunday, , will also be partly cloudy with a high near 40°F. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 12%. The forecast for Sunday night indicates considerable cloudiness and a low of 29°F, with a 24% chance of mixed precipitation.
The extended forecast suggests continued variability. Monday will see broken clouds and a high of 40°F. Tuesday is expected to be warmer, with a high of 45°F and afternoon clouds. Wednesday brings the potential for rain late in the day, with overcast conditions and a high of 50°F.
The forecast for Thursday, , indicates light rain and overcast skies with a high of 45°F. Conditions remain unsettled into the weekend, with snow changing to rain on Saturday, , and rain continuing on Sunday, .
Astronomical Data
Sunrise today, , is at 6:52 AM, and sunset is at 5:23 PM. The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, illuminated 23%. Moonrise occurred at 3:52 AM, and moonset at 12:22 PM. The length of visible light is 11 hours and 27 minutes, with a day length of 10 hours and 31 minutes. Tomorrow will be 2 minutes and 30 seconds longer.
The Black Rock weather station reports a visibility of 10 miles and a dew point of 15°F. Humidity is currently at 58% with a barometric pressure of 29.85 inches.
