A closer look at this month's record book reveals that there has been just one colder-than normal day in February. That was Februaery 12 when the daily average of 26 degrees was six degrees below normal. Every other day this month has been warmer than normal. In fact, the mercury reached 60 degrees or higher twice this month.
In addition, there have been seven days which featured average temperatures at least 10 degrees above normal, punctuated by an average temperature of 51 degrees February 1, which was 21 degrees above normal. Viewer Hillka Shulz of Stamford took the following colorful photos last week. Keep in mind that the normal average high temperature for the last week in February is 41 degrees.
Today will be another mild, breezy day with afternoon temperatures hovering close to 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Tonight will become mostly couldy early with a possible flurry or sprinkle and a low in the low-to-mid 30s. Tomorrow will become mostly sunny and cooler with a high in the mid 40s.
However, February will end on a stormy note as snow is expected to develop late Wednesday morning before changing to rain in the afternoon. It will become quite windy with a high temperature of close to 40 degrees. Any rain will likely change back to snow or a Wintry mix Wednesday night before ending Thursday afternoon. Leap Day may be one we'd like to jump right over!
Paul
