New Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Hartford/Tolland County

HARTFORD/TOLLAND/WINDHAM COUNTY, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late Monday night through late Tuesday night.

"Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph," the weather service said in a Sunday update. "...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute."

image via the National Weather Service

Snow forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tuesday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.