Connecticut Weather: Icy Conditions Today, Mix To Rain Sunday

The rain and snow is about to exit the state very soon but it will usher in a cold blast which could lead to icing concerns on roadways today, the National Weather Service cautions. As for Super Bowl Sunday, a light mix of rain and snow will develop in the early afternoon and turn to all rain Sunday evening but it could once again end as all snow for Monday's morning commute.

The National Weather Service has issued new Special Weather Statements, Hazardous Weather Outlooks, and a Winter Weather Advisory for different sections of the state. For southern Connecticut, a Special Weather Statement has been issued and the weather service says, "Icy conditions expected to develop this morning... An arctic front will sweep across the area early this morning with any lingering precipitation ending and temperatures dropping below the freezing mark. As such, there is a threat for icy conditions to develop during the morning commute, resulting in hazardous driving conditions."

For Hartford County, a Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect as snow ends and the area was expecting 1-3 inches of snow. Tolland County is still under a Winter Weather Advisory until later this morning.

Concerning, Super Bowl Sunday, the weather service says for Hartford and Tolland counties that "Light snow Sunday should change to rain from south to north Sunday afternoon and Sunday night, but snow could persist across the interior. Winter weather headlines may be needed in later forecasts, especially across northern Connecticut and western and central Massachusetts."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said "Improving weather, just watch your step with icy conditions out there. Some snow accumulation in the higher terrain. Sunshine midday with a cold wind & wind chill in the teens. Quiet tonight-tomorrow. More rain locally during the superbowl for your parties."

FOX 61 Weather‏ said, "The latest thinking - not much, and in Litchfield County, the snow is already slowing down.....BUT with plunging temps the slick factor is high all morning/afternoon."

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Here is the weekend weather forecast for southern Connecticut:

Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Sunday: A chance of snow before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 43. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Here is the weekend weather forecast for northern Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: Rain likely before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.