Special Weather Statement Issued For Hartford County

Information via the National Weather Service:

A special weather statement has been issued for Hartford County:

Accumulating snowfall confined to northwest Hartford County and at elevations around 1,000 feet and higher.

"Most of Hartford county will experience rain today and tonight. The northwest corner of the county where elevations are at or greater than 1000 ft, temperatures will be cold enough to support heavy wet snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 3-6 inches are possible in this small area of the county, including the town of Hartland. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible toward the Litchfield and Hampden county lines.

"Heaviest snow falls late today. The combination of heavy wet snow and gusty northeast winds, may result in power outages in this region. In addition, snow covered roads will make for treacherous travel conditions."

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Forecast details for the remainder of Hartford County:

Today
Rain. High near 42. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
Rain likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.