Here's How Much Snow/Rain To Expect Sunday: New Estimates Released

CONNECTICUT — Another storm is forecast for Connecticut, and this one on Sunday will bring a mix of snow and rain to the state, and snow accumulations are forecast to be minor.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Tolland/Windham county from 6 a.m. Sunday until 7 p.m. Monday. "Mixed Precipitation. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph."

In northern sections of Fairfield and New Haven County, the National Weather Service said, "A wet snow this morning, potentially lingering into this afternoon, may bring a light accumulation to around 1 inch, mainly for higher elevations along the I-84 corridor. Some higher elevations could see around 2 inches if the snow is heavier allowing temperatures to drop closer to freezing."

And in Litchfield County, the weather service said, "A mix of rain and snow will spread across the region today, with a transition to mainly snow for tonight. A light accumulation is expected, with some moderate amounts in higher terrain areas."

"We are seeing rain spreading everywhere through our state and a wintry mix already possible in some northern locations," WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist Jill Gilardi and Lorin Richardson said on Sunday morning. "The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended to the NE corner, however everyone in the state within the next 24 hours has a chance to see some mix or snow. This storm system is dependent on temperatures, but no matter what the precipitation type it looks messy.

"It’s possible to see the rain flipping over to some accumulating snow and mix this morning with some dynamic cooling in place and that could mean a tricky drive, especially anywhere along and north of I-84. Most areas will see rain, especially in southern counties, but the snow could continue to fall in northern areas, creating some slick spots and light accumulation," Gilardi and Richardson said.

"The second round will start as snow on Sunday evening across the NW hills, and mainly rain or a wintry mix points east before transitioning to all snow on Sunday night. Snow falling after dark on Sunday and into Monday morning will have the best chance of sticking across a larger portion of CT and could create additional slick spots and the reason for the First Alert Weather Day," Gilardi and Richardson said.

"We’re forecasting 3-5″ & locally higher amounts across NW CT, including NW Hartford County. We are also forecasting 3-5″ across the higher terrain of NE CT. As you go down in elevation, the amounts trend lower. 1-3″ for an elevation that is at or above 300-500 feet, and a coating to 1″ elsewhere. Once again, the immediate shoreline will see the least. IF temperatures trend milder then we will have to decrease the forecast amounts and lower potential travel impacts but IF they trend colder then the opposite would occur. The kind of snow that falls will be heavy and wet, so be careful shoveling. The kids will love it though since it will be great for molding. Highs in the middle and upper 30s inland and lower 40s along the shoreline," Gilardi and Richardson said.(Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast details for coastal sections of southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Rain. Steady temperature around 36. Northeast wind 9 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Here are the forecast details for inland sections of southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. High near 37. Light east wind becoming northeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. North wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday: A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after noon, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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

Today: Rain and snow before 11am, then snow between 11am and 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain after 1pm. High near 37. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 32. North wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.