Blizzard Warning Dropped To A Winter Storm Warning In Guilford

GUILFORD, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Guilford on Tuesday. A previous Blizzard Warning has been cancelled as snow is expected to turn to sleet this morning and afternoon, which will limit snow accumulation.

Guilford could see between 4 and 14 inches of snow and sleet before ending back as snow, the weather service states. Quite a range for sure. The precipitation is supposed to return from a mix to all snow this evening. Gov. Malloy has issued a travel ban for the state, which went into effect at 5 a.m.To sign up for Guilford breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Here's your detailed forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Rain, snow, and sleet before 2pm, then rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and sleet after 3pm. The rain, snow, and sleet could be heavy at times. High near 36. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow and sleet likely before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Blustery, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.