CT Weather Updates: Heavy Snow Tapers Off To Ice Monday Night

CONNECTICUT — More than a foot of snow has already fallen in some places and more heavy snow is still expected up until 8 p.m. Monday, according to updated forecasts.

The Connecticut shoreline has been walloped with heavy bands of snow that have moved over the area from Long Island Sound. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour were common throughout the state Monday afternoon.

Almost every town will see a foot or more of snow. State officials urged residents to remain off the roads as much as possible so plows can work quicker.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a severe winter storm continues to impact Connecticut, he has signed an order amending the travel ban on certain tractor trailers that was issued yesterday evening and went into effect early this morning.

Effective immediately, the amended order bans:

• All empty and tandem tractor trailers from traveling on all limited access highways statewide; and
• All tractor trailers from traveling on Interstate 84.

The amended order excludes those providing emergency supplies necessary for response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccines, testing supplies, and medications, as well as those providing critical services or supplies to the public, such as fuel, medical supplies, and food. It remains in effect until further notice.

What's next?

Once the heavy snow tapers off by 8 p.m. then there will be a period of light icing. There could be another inch or two of snow/ice accumulation in the overnight and early Tuesday morning hours.

But the bulk of the snow ends tonight. Wednesday is cloudy with temperatures around the freezing mark and Thursday temperatures near 40 degrees and sunshine returns.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday appear unsettled as there is a chance of some rain and snow. There may be a mix of rain and snow on Friday and then there is a chance for more rain on Saturday and Sunday too but temperatures will be in the 40s. The weekend rain chances are less than 50 percent, the weather service said.

See related: Lamont: Storm Could Dump Two Feet Of Snow In Some Parts Of CT

• CT Snowfall Totals Town-By-Town: 2-1-2021
• CT School Closure List — Feb. 1, 2

This is one way to get around during a major snowstorm as shared by WTNH-News 8.

Here are the updated statements, predictions from the National Weather Service:

Fairfield, New Haven County:

A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Snow may change to a light wintry mix tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 11 to 15 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the coast.

"Blizzard like conditions possible this morning into this evening along the coast," the weather service said.

Middlesex, New London County:

A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Snow will likely change to a light wintry mix this evening. Additional snow accumulations of 8-14 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the coast.

"Blizzard like conditions possible this afternoon into evening near the coast," the weather service said.

Hartford, Tolland and Windham County:

A winter storm warning in effect until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 7-15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

Litchfield County:

A winter storm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy snow expected. Additional snowfall 6 to 12 inches. Total snow accumulations of 12-18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.