CT Weather: Here's How Much Snow To Expect Saturday

CONNECTICUT — As of noon Saturday a majority of Connecticut has transitioned from heavy rain to snow and it's beginning to accumulate in some areas. Much of the state is now forecast to see accumulating snow except for the immediate coast which may see a coating of snow.

Warnings and advisories have been issued for most of the state including inland sections of southern Connecticut.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Tolland and Windham counties as an additional 1-7 inches of snow is forecast from noon until this evening. The higher elevations will see the most snow. Wind gusts could approach 40 mph.

In Hartford County, a winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. where an additional 1-3 inches of snow is forecast through early evening. Winds gusting up to 35 mph.

In Litchfield County, a winter weather advisory has been issued for 2-5 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph.

In northern parts of Fairfield County, the weather service said, "Snow will mix with rain at times into early this afternoon. Accumulation are most likely at higher elevations, where 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible. Roads will become slippery, especially on untreated surfaces. Use extra caution if traveling."

Winter weather advisories are now in effect for northern sections of New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties for 2-4 inches of snow. The snow should wind down by late afternoon, early evening, the weather service said.

Along the I-95 corridor less than an inch of snow is now forecast. Winds could gust up to 45 mph, especially at the coast on Saturday.

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