Hartford, CT – Connecticut residents should prepare for the season’s first widespread freeze early next week as a strong Arctic cold front pushes through the state, ending the mild autumn streak. According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, the front will move through Monday, November 10, bringing sharply colder air and gusty northwest winds through Tuesday morning, November 11.
Forecasters expect overnight lows to dip into the mid-20s across interior valleys and upper-20s to near 32 along the shoreline. The National Weather Service says widespread frost and freeze alerts are likely, officially ending the state’s growing season. Wind chills in the teens are possible early Tuesday in higher elevations.
The cold air will follow several weeks of unseasonably warm weather, producing a rapid temperature drop of 25–30 degrees in less than 24 hours. The Weather Prediction Center’s Day 3–7 Hazards Outlook places Connecticut within a broad “Frost/Freeze” risk zone stretching from the Deep South to New England, highlighting the reach of this early-season cold wave.
Tuesday’s highs will only reach the upper-30s to low-40s under sunny skies, while brisk northwest winds of 20–30 mph will make conditions feel even colder. Slight moderation is expected midweek, but below-normal temperatures will linger through at least Thursday.
Residents are advised to bring pets indoors, wrap exposed plumbing, and protect sensitive plants ahead of the Monday night freeze. Motorists should watch for icy patches on bridges and shaded areas during the Tuesday morning commute.
