CT Weather: Initial Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Next Storm

In a Saturday update, it appears parts of Connecticut may see "measurable snow," on Tuesday, but rain is also forecast to mix in, which should limit snow accumulation for most of the state.

"Our Next BIG Thing surrounds rain and *snow* on Tuesday the 2nd!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "New data suggest measurable snow in parts of Connecticut, especially across NW CT. As the storm tracks south of us, we expect a transition to wintry mix and eventually plain rain. While there is a lot of uncertainty in terms of the exact track, timing and impacts, we’ve declared a *First Alert Weather Day* for this timeframe of interest."

Here's the current predictions via the National Weather Service:

For coastal sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service said Saturday there is a 50 percent chance of snow after 4 a.m. Tuesday. Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible."

For interior sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service predicts a 50 percent chance of snow after 4 a.m. Tuesday. "Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible."

However, when you get to northern Connecticut, the forecast calls for "snow likely before 1 p.m., then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 1pm and 3pm, then rain after 3pm. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow between 11pm and 5am."

And in Litchfield County, the weather service, there is a chance of snow after 1 a.m. Tuesday, and snow up until 1 p.m. before rain mixes in. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Snow likely before 1 a.m.

It's beginning to feel like winter this weekend

"Sunday is a *First Alert Weather Day* as rain moves in, impacting travel for those returning from Thanksgiving weekend plans! The day begins with an overcast sky and temperatures will be climbing into the mid and upper 40s. By noon, rain starts to build in, with some snow possible in the higher elevations of NW CT (no accumulation expected). Periods of rain, heavy at times, will continue through the afternoon and evening. Hydroplaning and reduced visibility will be possible on the roads. Drier air will follow, bringing rain to an end late Sunday evening," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

Sunday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog after 2pm. High near 48. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.