Another Major Storm Forecast For Us: Here's When, What We Can Expect This Time

CONNECTICUT — We're clearly in the midst of a very active weather pattern.

After Tuesday's storm dumped 2–4 inches of rain on Connecticut, which triggered numerous flood warnings across the state, we're looking at another rainstorm this weekend. And then there is a chance of a snowstorm on Tuesday, though that is very much up in the air currently.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for southern Connecticut from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

"Another deepening low will track up through the Great Lakes Saturday night, sending a strong frontal system through the area," the weather service said concerning southern Connecticut. "Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall will fall across the area with a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts possible. Due to the recent heavy rainfall event, streamflow is high and grounds are saturated. Quick responding rivers and streams will likely reach or exceed bankfull. In addition, coastal flooding will likely exacerbate flooding on tidal rivers."

A flood watch has been posted for northern Connecticut, too.

"A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell Tuesday Night into Wednesday morning combined with rapid snowmelt. This resulted in numerous rivers and streams going into flood or expected to go into flood within 24 hours from the residual runoff. In addition...another widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday. This may exacerbate current river and stream flooding and/or result in additional flooding. Therefore...the Flood Watch has been extended through Saturday."

WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said the late Friday/Saturday storm may be a "significant rainfall event, with the Weather Prediction Center placing much of CT in a “level 2″ risk for excessive rainfall Friday into Saturday."

"Rainfall amounts are expected to be in the 1-2″ range, with locally higher amounts possible. This will be in tandem with a gusty wind -- with gusts inland over 30 mph, and topping 40 mph along the shoreline," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "This will be ramping up Friday and the storm peaks in the pre-dawn hours on Saturday."

And as for the chance of snow on Tuesday, "Early indications show the possibility for rain, mix, or snow. There are some significant modeled differences right now, so be sure to check back with us as we get closer."(Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then rain after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to around 47 by 4am. Windy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday: Rain likely before noon, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Breezy, with a light east wind increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday: Rain before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 54. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.