After a sunny start to Easter Sunday, rain is expected to continue through the evening and overnight, with snow showers possible primarily in the northwest hills.
Rain began falling Sunday afternoon and should wrap up by the morning commute. After temperatures reached the low 50s inland during a breezy Sunday, it will dip into the mid-30s in the evening.
Some parts of the state saw show showers in the afternoon including Avon, Simsbury and East Canaan and isolated snow showers are possible in the evening. Snow accumulation is not anticipated.
Temperatures will warm up a bit, potentially reaching the mid to upper 50s on Monday.
Tuesday will likely dip to 40 degrees and it will remain chilly through Thursday at around 44. Come Friday, the weather is looking milder, with the temperature reaching 59 degrees.
High wind gusts Saturday knocked out power for hundreds and downed trees and wires in areas of Connecticut.
The northern half of the state was placed under a wind advisory Saturday as gusts traveled as fast as 40 to 50 miles an hour statewide, knocking down trees and wires. A large tree fell on cars on Russert Lane in Southington and the fire department said it was likely wind-related. In Simsbury, a tree fell on a car on Canton Road. West Rocks Road was closed Saturday between Bayne Street and Route 7 in Norwalk after a tree fell and snapped a utility pole. Wind knocked down wires, causing a brush fire nearby on Route 184 in Groton, which was closed overnight and has since reopened.
