Hartford, Connecticut – Spring 2026 is shaping up to deliver a steady, familiar transition across Connecticut, with near normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures guiding the move from late-season snow to more consistent rain.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, Connecticut sits in an equal chances zone for both precipitation and temperature during March-April-May 2026. That means there is no strong signal toward a wetter, drier, warmer or colder spring, allowing typical New England variability to take center stage.
In Hartford and Waterbury, March could still bring measurable wet snow during overnight systems when temperatures dip close to freezing. Slushy accumulation may briefly impact stretches of I-84 before daytime melting limits travel issues. As April progresses, precipitation trends more toward chilly rain, though quick cold snaps may still mix in wet flakes, especially across higher terrain in northern counties.
Along the shoreline in New Haven, Bridgeport and Stamford, maritime influence favors more rain than snow as the season advances. Coastal storms tracking along the Eastern Seaboard could deliver steady rainfall at times, particularly during April and May.
River levels along the Connecticut River and smaller tributaries should follow typical snowmelt and rainfall cycles without a clear seasonal signal for extremes.
Overall, Connecticut appears set for a balanced, transitional spring. Residents should prepare for temperature swings, lingering snow chances early and increasingly frequent rain showers into May without a pronounced departure from seasonal norms.
