CT Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Rise For Weekend Storm

CONNECTICUT — A winter storm watch has been issued for the entire state in advance of a significant winter storm Saturday night and Sunday.

The snow is forecast to begin after 8 p.m. Saturday and continue until midday Sunday.

"The latest track of this storm is coming in colder, therefore snowier. So, as snow begins to fall Saturday night, it becomes steady and at times moderate to heavy. Snow continues Sunday morning. While some mixing may take place in southeastern CT, the storm track favors mostly snow. Snow will wind down into the late morning and early afternoon. Totals are expected to be between 6 and 10″ inland and 3 to 6″ closer to the Sound," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

The National Weather Service said for southern Connecticut, there is a 50-70 percent chance of six or more inches of snow by Sunday morning. Snowfall rates of an inch or more an hour is possible.

The National Weather Service said concerning northern Connecticut that "We are watching potential for an impactful winter storm Saturday night into Sunday which has the potential to produce 6+ inches of snow. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect! Check back as the forecast comes into focus over the coming days."

Here are the new updates from the National Weather Service:

Southern Connecticut: "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible.

Hartford/Tolland County: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches possible.

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Windham County: For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches possible.

Litchfield County: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 or more inches possible.

More snow next week?

And we're not done with the snow, either, as more snow is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

"There is potential (30-70%) for another accumulating snow/wintry mix event Tuesday Into Wednesday morning," the weather service said.

Here's more from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.