Connecticut Weather: Winter Storm Watch Issued For Snowstorm

The first day of spring is just 15 days away and of course that means the potentially biggest snowstorm of the year is in Connecticut's forecast. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire state in anticipation of a nor'easter that is expected to bring a minimum of six inches of snow to the state on Wednesday. The weather service says some areas could see up to a foot of snow.

This is expected to be a long duration snowstorm. Snow is expected in the early morning hours of Wednesday and could continue until Thursday morning. (Latest update as snow totals rise. Connecticut Weather: Up to a Foot of Snow Possible In Places).

For Southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service says, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible."

"Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Significant reductions in visibility are possible," the weather service says.

For Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties, "Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6+ inches, with localized higher amounts possible...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning with the heaviest snowfall likely Wednesday night."

"Uncertainty...Potential for 6+ inches but lots of uncertainty on where exactly the rain-snow line sets up. This will determine the axis of heaviest snow," the weather service says concerning Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties.

For Litchfield County, "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are possible."

Here are what some of the state's top meteorologists are predicting for snow accumulations.

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