CT Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Thursday

CONNECTICUT — A winter storm watch has been issued in advance of a winter storm that could dump in excess of six inches of snow on the state.

It appears everyone will receive a "plowable" snow accumulation beginning Thursday afternoon, and it may change to a mix of sleet and freezing rain before ending on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Connecticut saw temperatures rise into the low 50s in parts of the state Tuesday and significant melting occurred. But temperatures will plummet tonight and anything that melts will refreeze, which could lead to some slippery spots.

Wednesday appears to be the calm before the next storm with sunshine and temperatures into the mid 30s.

And then on Thursday afternoon, snow is expected to spread into the state and pick up in intensity during the evening hours before possibly changing to some ice.

Here are the current predictions based on where you are:

Southern Connecticut

A winter storm watch is in effect from Thursday morning through late Thursday night. Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches.

Snow/ice timeline for I-95 corridor towns:

Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 27. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow. Temperature rising to around 30 by 3am. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday: Rain, snow, and sleet, mainly before 2pm. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Snow/ice timeline for inland sections of southern Connecticut:

Thursday: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, mainly before 3pm. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible

Hartford, Tolland and Windham County:

A winter storm watch has been issued from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4-7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible.

Snow/ice timeline:

Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow and sleet. Low around 26. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow. High near 34. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

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Litchfield County:

A winter storm watch has been issued for Thursday. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more inches possible.

Thursday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 27. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 24. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.