Snow Accumulation Estimates Change As Storm Track Changes: New Details Released

CONNECTICUT — There have been some significant changes to the snow forecast for Tuesday.

A strong storm is still expected on Tuesday, but the track is forecast to stay more south, which means northern parts of the state are now expected to receive less snow, compared to the southern part of Connecticut.

Southern parts of the state may see between 6–8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, and winds could gust up to 40 mph at the coast. Northern parts of the state are now expected to see anywhere between 2–9 inches of snow. Less snow is forecast for Hartford and Litchfield County, as warnings have been dropped here and replaced with advisories. However, some parts of Hartford County have picked up nearly a foot of snow already.

The heaviest snow is forecast to fall on Tuesday morning and begin to taper off in the early afternoon.

"The peak of the storm comes this morning with snowfall rates, at times, of 1-2″ per hour, snarling the commute as visibility will be reduced and snow quickly adds up," said WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney. "The wind will also intensify this morning. Gusts will mostly top out in the 25-35 mph range, and combined with the snow load, could create some isolated power outages. Minor coastal flooding is also forecast for the shoreline during the high tide cycles this morning. (Watch/read more at WFSB 3 TV).

Gov. Ned Lamont said the travel ban on empty tractor trailers and tandem tractor trailers on Connecticut's limited access highways has been lifted.

"The storm is winding down, however the roads are slick and crews are clearing them. Stay home if you can and if you need to go out drive slow," Lamont said.

Here are the new snow accumulation estimates as released by the National Weather Service:

Coastal sections of Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex County and all of New London County:

A winter storm warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. "Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible in heavier bands....Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute."

Inland sections of Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex County:

A winter storm warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. "Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 6 to 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible in heavier bands....Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute."

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Hartford County:

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Hartford County. "Snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph."

Tolland/Windham County:

A winter storm warning has been issued. "Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph."

Litchfield County:

A winter weather advisory has been issued. "Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches."