Bundle up, Nutmeggers! Usually, May brings Mother’s Day picnics full of sunny rays and peaceful breezes. This year, you may want to bring a cup of hot cocoa with you. A springtime polar vortex is headed for Connecticut and temperatures will plummet to record a breaking low.

Don't pack away your winter coat just yet! The National Weather Service expects cold temperatures to hit the Northeast this weekend.
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Hartford is expected to experience low temperatures in the mid 30s on May 8th and 9th.
The Maximum Temperature Anomaly Map shows just how much temperatures could deviate during the second week in May.
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Some areas in New England may see temperatures off by as many as 20 degrees!
Cold wind and rain is expected to hit northwestern Connecticut especially hard. According to The Weather Channel, there is a 95% chance Salisbury will see snow on the evening of May 8th.
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While Connecticut weather is always a bit unpredictable, these frigid predictions are certainly not the norm. Salisbury usually sees highs in the 70s and lows in the mid 40s this time of year.

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These unseasonably chilly spring temperatures are due to a polar vortex that's been spinning over the North Pole.
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As it spins, the vortex collects cold air and low pressure. Now, it's headed straight for the Northeast.
If you were looking forward to gorgeous spring days, you may have to wait a bit longer.
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Let's hope this is the last bout of winter weather we see this year!
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Keep these unseasonably cool temperatures in mind as you plan your Mother’s Day festivities! You may want to wear an extra scarf on your weekend hike. To learn more about the specific weather forecast in your hometown, visit the National Weather Service’s website here.

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