Connecticut Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Change

Sorry kids living along the immediate Connecticut coast, there may only be a school delay tomorrow, if that, as the National Weather Service has dropped a Winter Weather Advisory for all areas along the immediate Connecticut coastline from Greenwich to Stonington.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Fred Campagna‏ said the National Weather Service dropped the Interstate 95 corridor from a Winter Weather Advisory. Also he said, a Winter Storm Warning was changed to a Winter Weather Advisory in Windham County. "Looks like a minor event at the immediate Shoreline, but moderate in central and northern CT."

A total of 1 to 3 inches of snow is likely at the coast as we will see rain mix in, especially east of New Haven. Inland sections of southern Connecticut may still see a few inches of snow and northern Connecticut could still see up to six inches in spots. The snow and mixed precipitation will still fall during the morning commute, which will be problematic.

The National Weather Service said in an afternoon update, "Note that we've lowered totals along and east of I-95, which includes the Providence and Boston areas. This is because we expect the snow to change to rain during the morning from south to north, which will limit amounts."

"The highest snowfall totals are still expected across interior southern New England, where many locations should receive more than 6 inches of snow. Keep in mind the bulk of this storm will occur between 5 AM and 10 AM Wednesday, which includes the morning rush hour. You'll still need to leave extra travel time, even in the areas where we've lowered snowfall amounts. Plan ahead!," The weather service said.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said "We think longitude will make a difference with the heaviest totals west and lesser totals east. Tough call on shoreline with rain mixed in."

Meteorologist Kevin Arnone this morning predicted that the Connecticut coast may not see much snow and he reaffirmed that in his updated forecast.

Original story from this AM: This is shaping up to be a classic Connecticut snowstorm. Areas to the north will see the most snow and areas to the south will see a bit less and there could be some mixing in as well near the coast, especially in eastern Connecticut.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Litchfield, Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties.

The weather service is predicting 3 to 5 inches of snow for southern Connecticut and northern areas are expecting to receive 5 to 8 inches and Litchfield County may see the most snow with 6 to 9 inches.

Light snow is possible this afternoon and evening, but the snow really begins to fly late tonight and early Wednesday. The Wednesday morning commute looks less than pleasant and you can count on a ton of school cancelations and delays too.

The one silver lining is that temps do warm up this weekend with daytime highs in the mid 40s.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said "for Tuesday No travel issues today but snow is on the way for tonight-Wednesday. Highs today in the 20s & 30s. A big impact to the WED AM commute & school schedules!!!! Have a good day!

Simmons is predicting 3 to 5 inches to be the norm for Connecticut with some areas receiving slightly more and some slightly less.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Bob Maxon‏ said "Light snow in western CT will be on and off.....perhaps a fluffy, light 1" possible. It's part of what's coming for tonight/tomorrow....when most of us get about 6" of snow, less SE CT, slightly more in NW or NE CT."

Connecticut Meterologist Kevin Arnone's forecast calls for a bit less snow on the coast.

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Here is the updated forecast for southern Connecticut:

Today: Cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

Here is the updated forecast for northern Connecticut:

Today: Cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.