Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Next Storm: Here's What To Expect

CONNECTICUT — It looks like there are two more chances for some light snow accumulation in the days ahead for Connecticut.

First, on Thursday evening, light snow is forecast to develop and between 1–2 inches of snow is possible in places, according to forecasters. Whatever does fall should stick, as the temperatures will be below freezing.

And then on Saturday there is another chance for light snow, once again the accumulation is forecast to be minor.

None of this compares to what we saw on Tuesday, where several towns reported in excess of a foot of snow. See related: CT Snowfall Totals Town-By-Town: 2/13/24

"Tomorrow, after a bright start, cloud coverage increases as a fast-moving, clipper type disturbance heads our way. We’ll likely see temps peak in the mid to upper 30s with a calmer wind. After sunset and the evening commute, light snow is likely with minor accumulations possible. We’re thinking 1-2″ across the northern tier of the state, especially over the higher terrain near the MA border. Across the southern tier, we anticipate a coating of snow where it falls. Friday, we end the week bright and windy with highs near 40," said WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon.

"As of now, a weak disturbance could produce some light snow Saturday morning as it passes to our south. The impact is minimal, if at all. Otherwise, it’s mostly cloudy and seasonably chilly with highs in the mid-30s. Sunday is dry, but similar temperature-wise, under a mix of sun and clouds. Monday appears mostly sunny and a bit milder with highs closer to 40," said Dixon.

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Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 28. South wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly between 8am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph.