Here Is How Much More Snow And Ice We'll Get: CT Weather

CONNECTICUT — So where is all of this snow we were supposed to get? Well, the National Weather Service and Connecticut's meteorologists say patience is required as the storm is far from over yet.

Connecticut saw some snowflakes and minor accumulation Sunday afternoon in many areas and now the snow has changed to a messy wintry mix in inland and northern sections of the state and plain rain at the coast, which will lead to unpleasant driving conditions. The most snow has fallen thus far in Litchfield County with some areas reporting four or five inches of snow. Norfolk police reported 5.5 inches of snow thus far.

It's expected that from midnight through the Monday morning commute that the precipitation will be very light, either a rain shower or light wintry mix but no significant accumulation is expected overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

If you're looking for more accumulating snow, you'll need to wait until late Monday morning and afternoon, which is when the light wintry mix and rain is expected to change back to all snow. The changeover to snow, possibly heavy at times, will occur quickest from north to south. The National Weather Service is still saying there is a chance that several inches of snow could accumulate by late Monday, especially in interior and northern sections of the state.

Areas near the coast may only see an inch or two of snow on Monday as the changeover will occur last here.

Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for Litchfield County and interior sections of Fairfield County. Most of the state is under a Winter Weather Advisory. The immediate coast of New London and Middlesex County are under a Hazardous Weather Outlook. (Sign Up For Patch's Free Real-Time News Alerts In CT To Stay On Top Of Weather Updates and Local News)

Here are the evening updates on snow and ice accumulation predictions via the National Weather Service:

Southern Fairfield County: A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday. "Mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze."

"Mixed precipitation early this evening changes to mainly rain, then back to snow late Monday morning into afternoon. There is uncertainty with the timing of changeover on Monday. These amounts potentially could be higher should the transition to snow occur earlier. In addition, there is the potential for a heavy band of snow just to the west, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Should this band move over the advisory area, snowfall totals would be a few inches higher than forecast.

Interior Fairfield County: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday. "Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch."

"Mixed precipitation will be the primary impact tonight, with snow Monday morning and continuing into Monday night. There is potential for heavy snow banding to develop over the area, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. If this occurs, snowfall amounts could be a few inches higher than forecast."

All of New Haven County, and interior sections of Middlesex and New London counties: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday. "Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph."

"Mixed precipitation early this evening changes to mainly rain, then back to snow late Monday morning into afternoon. There is uncertainty with the exact timing of changeover on Monday. These amounts potentially could be higher should the transition to snow occur earlier."

Middlesex and New London County coast: A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the area. "Rain through much of Monday may change back to snow during the late afternoon and evening hours with the potential for 1 to 2 inches of snowfall. There is uncertainty with the exact timing of changeover. These amounts potentially could be higher should the transition to snow occur earlier. This may result in hazardous travel conditions."

Hartford, Tolland and Windham County: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday. "Snow early this evening then changing to sleet and freezing rain after 7 pm, then mainly rain after midnight. Rain Monday may change briefly to freezing rain/drizzle late Monday/Monday evening before changing to all snow Monday night into Tuesday. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches (both events) and ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch."

Litchfield County: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Tuesday morning. "Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 7 to 13 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch."

"Periods of snow are expected this afternoon into Monday night, mixed with some sleet and freezing rain tonight. Snow should be heaviest this afternoon and early evening, and again Monday afternoon and evening.

Gov. Ned Lamont is urging people in Connecticut to use caution as the first significant winter storm of the season begins impacting the state.

“While it might get a bit nasty out at times, we appear to be dodging the brunt of this storm as it moves a bit more to the north and northwest than originally anticipated. Still, we are urging everyone to use caution, especially considering this is the first significant snowfall of the season,” Lamont said. “If you don’t need to head out tonight, try to stay in. If you must travel, use caution, drive slow, and if you see a plow truck on the road do not pass them and leave them enough space to allow them to do their jobs. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.”

Although the state Emergency Operations Center is not anticipated to be fully activated as of Sunday afternoon, emergency management staff will be at the center beginning early Monday morning to monitor the storm and respond accordingly.