Middletown's Wintry Weather Forecast Updated

The National Weather Service updated its forecast to reflect changes to the timing of the wintry mix and the inclusion of rain.

Your Local Forecast

Monday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet between 10 p.m. and midnight, then rain and sleet. Areas of fog after 2am. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Rain and sleet, becoming all rain after 8 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Areas of fog. High near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. East wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Original Post:

The National Weather Service’s forecast for the first winter storm of the year for Connecticut continues to change, and this latest change means it’s officially the first storm of the year.

A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for all of Connecticut, minus the immediate Connecticut coastline from Greenwich to New London.

The biggest complication from this storm won’t be the snow. Rather, it’s the timing of the expected precipitation and the belief it will have an impact on Tuesday’s commute to work.

For southern Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex counties, the advisory begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, and extends until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The hazard largely pertains to the expected sleet and freezing rain. We’re only expecting a trace of snow and ice accumulation. An advisory was issued because roadways and sidewalks will likely be slippery.

When Will the Wintry Weather Start?

Snow is predicted to begin after 9 p.m. Monday evening and mix in with sleet and freezing rain by daybreak Tuesday. The changeover to rain is forecasted to occur by Tuesday morning.

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