An “Omega Block” May Lead to an Extended Period of Cool Weather
Late this week, an infamous "Omega Block" weather pattern will be settling in across the United States. The Greek letter Ω mapped over the ECMWF 500mb forecast for Thursday, May 28 The idea of the omega block is that the positioning of areas of high and low pressure [...]
High Pressure Trying Its Best to Save Us From the Rain
Unfortunately, a classic weekend washout is on the way. Feels straight out of this spring's playbook. Luckily however, some will avoid the rain until Saturday night, and some may not see it until Sunday. The difference of having rain during the whole day on Saturday and staying completely dry [...]
More Severe Weather Possible Today
Last week, we had one of our first tastes of severe weather this season. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms developed over parts of Southern Connecticut, producing hail in a few spots. This week, the increased heat and humidity combined with an incoming cold front may lead to more widespread thunderstorms, [...]
Connecticut Weather Blog: Clearing Skies Today, Midweek Rain Ahead
A cold front swept through the region overnight, leaving behind a few lingering showers across southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island early this morning. Those final showers will taper off shortly after sunrise, setting the stage for a gradual return to quieter weather conditions. 🌬️ Today: Clearing and Comfortable Behind [...]
Sunshine Early, Showers Later Today — Wetter Saturday Ahead Before a Better Mother’s Day
Good morning! We’re starting the day on a bright note across the region, with morning satellite imagery showing mostly sunny skies. A seasonably cool air mass has settled in overnight, and many local weather stations dropped into the lower and middle 40s by sunrise — definitely a crisp start [...]
Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Evening into Wednesday Night
After a generally quiet but hot day, the threat for showers and thunderstorms increases late tonight, as a subtle change in the upper‑air pattern moves across the region. Between roughly 9 PM and 3 AM, a shortwave passing north of the area may provide enough lift to interact with [...]
Breaking Down the Blizzard of 2026: Why Snow Totals Varied So Dramatically
In the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, many people asked for a more regional breakdown of snowfall totals—and understandably so. This storm delivered a complex combination of classic coastal development and intense mesoscale banding that created sharp gradients over short distances. Here’s a closer look at what happened. [...]