Clearing skies and milder temperatures are the rule heading into this weekend. The considerably dry pattern continues through early next week where Tuesday could possibly be the next rain opportunity. Precipitation deficits for June are approaching 3″ in parts of the state with moderate drought coverage likely to expand.

Discussion: a Warm front moved into Connecticut earlier today and currently spans the center of the state. It should slip back south as a cold front during the course of the evening as high pressure begins to build in from the north and west. That high pressure will remain in control into early next week when a cold front approaches on Tuesday.

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