By Emma Barhydt
As New Canaan continues to embrace winter’s crisp charm and we prepare to bid farewell to February, residents can look forward to a week filled with chilly breezes, moments of sunshine, and the occasional chance of rain. Whether you’re planning outdoor activities or staying cozy indoors, here’s the detailed forecast to help you prepare for the week ahead.
Friday, February 21: Expect a windy day with a high of 35°F. Winds will come from the northwest at 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 39 mph. By evening, temperatures will drop significantly to 13°F, with winds easing slightly to 8 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The sky will remain clear throughout the day and night, with no rain expected.
Saturday, February 22: The weekend begins with sunny skies and a high of 37°F. Winds will be light from the west-southwest at 6 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph. The day will remain dry. Overnight, skies will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures will lower to 25°F. Winds will continue at 7 mph, gusting to 15 mph, with a small chance of rain as cloud cover increases to 66%.
Sunday, February 23: Partly sunny skies will prevail with temperatures reaching 42°F. Winds will remain steady from the west at 7 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. There is a very low chance of rain, and cloud cover will be around 47%. Nighttime will bring mostly clear skies with temperatures dropping to 25°F. Winds will be light, coming from the east-northeast at 2 mph, and cloud cover will rise to 55%.
Monday, February 24: Monday will be cloudy, with a high of 44°F. A passing shower is expected in the afternoon, with a 46% chance of rain. Winds will blow at 8 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. In the evening, skies will clear to partly cloudy, and temperatures will lower to 33°F. Winds will persist at 8 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, and clouds will celar up overnight.
Tuesday, February 25: Temperatures will climb into the upper low 50’s under mostly cloudy skies. Winds will remain light, and there is a small chance of rain during the day. Overnight, skies will become overcast, with light rain. Nighttime temperatures will fall to the low 30s, accompanied by continued light winds and showers.
Wednesday, February 26: Wednesday will feature some sun breaking through the clouds, with temperatures peaking in the low 50’s. Winds from the northwest will remain light, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. A small chance of rain persists, but mostly clouds will dissipate throughout the day. At night, temperatures will drop to the low 30’s under clear skies, with light northwest winds and almost no chance of rain.
Thursday, February 27: Cloudy conditions are expected throughout the day, with in the mid to high-40’s. Winds will remain light with gusts in the teens possible. In the evening, temperatures will drop sharply to the low 30’s, with rain and sleet expected overnight. Winds will shift to the east-northeast at 10 mph, gusting up to 24 mph, and cloud cover will remain at 100%.
With fluctuating temperatures, breezy days, and a potential icy end to the week, New Canaan residents should keep an eye on changing conditions.
