CT Weather: Accumulating Snow Likely On Sunday, New Details Released

CONNECTICUT — Once the snow flurries end late Thursday, all eyes turn toward Sunday and the chance for accumulating snow.

It's still unclear how much snow we may see Sunday, but WFSB 3 TV meteorologists say "Plowable snow is most likely south and east of I-84, but the exact totals will depend on how the storm tracks."

"What happens later Sunday is still somewhat uncertain, although there is a growing chance for measurable snow across Connecticut," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Sunday is now a *First Alert Weather Day* as snow looks more likely beginning Sunday evening.

"While the GFS/American model has been keeping us dry with a storm passing offshore, latest trends are now indicating a track closer to Southern New England," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "This translates to a higher potential for snow, especially at night and into MLK, Jr. Monday. Meanwhile, the ECMWF/Euro model continues to show light snow with more of a grazing from the offshore storm. It’s certainly a timeframe of interest! For now, we’re forecasting a partly to mostly cloudy sky with dry weather through the daylight hours… with snow developing after sunset. Snow will continue through the overnight hours, clearing around dawn on Monday. Plowable snow is most likely south and east of I-84, but the exact totals will depend on how the storm tracks." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

The National Weather Service said for northern Connecticut, "While specific snow amounts remain uncertain...confidence is increasing in accumulating snowfall Sun night. Motorists should be prepared for slippery travel Sun night. Bulk of the snow should be over by the Mon am commute."

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

Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday: Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.