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Cool, wet weather pattern continues

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Connecticut’s cool, wet weather pattern will continue into the week of May 9, according to meteorologist Brad Field. In his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo, Field explains why the pattern continues to produce below-normal temperatures. There will be a brief respite on May 6 and May 7 but the wet weather will return on May 8 with more rain forecast for May 10.

May and June are also months that can produce some severe weather and Field explains the difference between a “watch” and a “warning” and why in Connecticut it can be difficult to designate the difference. To help with the information, during periods of severe weather, there are some important links on the website, that Field talks about.

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Connecticut weather warms, then…

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Connecticut’s weather will undergo a warming trend the week of April 25, and may actually feel like summer in the region, according to meteorologist Brad Field, in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo. However, do not get too comfortable, because a cold front sweeping across the region Thursday, April 29 into Friday, April 30 will return temperatures to at or near normal.

For the most part, the weather will actually be normal-like in the state through the first weekend of May, but we are entering into the months where severe weather preparedness is a must. Field explains why.

Field and Lovallo also talk about how they chose their career paths in addition to covering some other topics.

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Connecticut could get spring snow

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Snow could fall on Connecticut on April 15 into April 16, according to meteorologist Brad Field. In some areas of the state the snow could accumulate, Field notes in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo. How much snow? Will it be plowable? Field runs down the hour-by-hour details of Connecticut’s spring Nor’easter.

What causes a low pressure system and how are normal temperatures calculated are among the questions Field answers in the podcast, along with what the area weather will be like, following the 24-to-36 hour storm period.

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Mixed weather bag greets April

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A mixed bag of weather will greet April in Connecticut, according to meteorologist Brad Field. In his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo, Field notes the weather will be unseasonably cold for April 1 and 2 but that a moderating trend will begin over the Easter weekend. However, April’s roller coaster-like weather continues into mid-month before a change in the jet stream will bring conditions more in line with April weather.

In the podcast, Field also reviews March’s weather numbers, previews what April’s weather could bring and looks into his weather crystal ball. And are we finished with snow? Field answers that question as well.

Early spring weather, before winter returns

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Connecticut is in store for some early spring weather the week of March 21, according to meteorologist Brad Field. However, in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo, Field notes the weather will diminish by the weekend. Temperatures will take a noticeable dip and by Monday, March 29, they will struggle to get out of the 30s.

Adding to the weather intrigue is the possibility of another winter storm, as the calendar turns to the last week of March. Field outlines the forecast over the next seven days and the weather swing Connecticut could experience. He also explains why the region did not get the mixed precipitation that was predicted for late Friday, March 19 into Saturday, March 20.

Renowned Rhode Island meteorologist Steve Cascione guests on BFW; snow in forecast

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Renowned Rhode Island meteorologist Steve Cascione is the guest on a special edition of the Brad Field Weather podcast. Meteorologist Brad Field and Cascione reminisce about their days on Rhode Island television and look back on their long friendship. The two also discuss changes in weather forecasting compared to when they started their careers.

Cascione is now employed by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, where among other duties, he provides weather-related information for RIDOT and Rhode Island Emergency Management, as programming service officer for the department. He is also the owner and president of Ocean State Weather.

For the remainder of the podcast, Field and co-host Dan Lovallo talk about the latest forecast, including winter’s attempt to go out strong with a storm on the season’s last full day. Spring arrives on Saturday morning and Field and Lovallo discuss that too and how it will impact weather for the week of March 21, 2021.

Polar Vortex, snow return for Connecticut?

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After a mild week of weather in Connecticut, the region is about to plunge back into winter, according to meteorologist Brad Field. The waning days of the season will rear its head with cold weather, wind and the potential of snow, Field noted in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo.

The weather will cover the entire gamut, from a red flag warning to high winds, sub-freezing temperatures, 50-degree temperatures and then rain changing to snow, during the week of Mar. 14.

Field and Lovallo also talk about the weather our west and how it will impact Connecticut and region, as the week wears on.

Cold weekend prelude to spring-like temperatures

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A cold weekend, Mar. 5-7, will serve as a prelude to spring-like temperatures in Connecticut and the northeast, according to meteorologist Brad Field. Three days the week of Mar. 7 will bring above-normal temperatures Field predicts in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo.

How long the mild temperatures will last, however, is another story. Field hints that people should not be putting their winter gear away just yet, if they live in New England.

The arrival of Mar. 1 also marks the end of winter on the meteorological calendar and Field provides the statistics, i.e. snowfall amounts, for the winter of 2020-21.

March brings weather changes to Connecticut

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March will bring weather changes to Connecticut, according to meteorologist Brad Field. Following a weekend of mixed precipitation, March will arrive on Monday, as a transitional day, weather-wise.

Field states that Tuesday will be one of those extreme weather days, before milder conditions arrive. The weather roller coaster will continue for most of the month. Field also discusses the jet stream and how it will impact our weather throughout March and into April.

Snow amounts so far this winter season? Field has those numbers too in his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo.

Nagging storms impact Connecticut

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A series of low pressure systems will impact Connecticut from Feb. 18-20, bringing with it mixed precipitation, according to meteorologist Brad Field. In his weekly podcast with co-host Dan Lovallo, Field explains why these waves of low pressure are occurring and how much snow we can expect.

In the podcast, Field gives an hour-by-hour rundown of the storms, and also looks long range into March has to how our weather will be effected.

Connecticut faces stormy week

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Connecticut is facing a stormy, weather week, according to meteorologist Brad Field in the latest episode of his podcast. Beginning Saturday night, Feb. 13, a series of storms will bring an array of precipitation from snow to ice to sleet and rain.

The storm from Saturday into Sunday, Valentine’s Day, will bring a small amount of precipitation, but as Field details in his conversation with co-host Dan Lovallo, the storms will grow in intensity as the week wears on.

As for any changes long range, Field delves into that topic too. He also discusses atmospheric conditions that are contributing to the current, persistent weather pattern.

Connecticut: 4 storms in 7 days

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Connecticut is in line to get four snowstorms in seven days, according to meteorologist Brad Field. In his weekly podcast, Field stated, “I have not seen a setup like this in years, referring to the weather map.”

A storm will impact Connecticut on Feb. 7, beginning what will be an active week of weather. In his conversation with co-host Dan Lovallo, Field also detailed the number of storms expected to affect the region between Feb. 7-14. What the weather is like after Feb. 14 is also discussed at some length.