Winter Weather Advisory Now Issued For Inland New Haven County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for interior sections of New Haven County until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The advisory is only for inland areas.

The NWS says two to four inches of snow is expected now. "Snow develops this evening and lasts into the overnight period. Some mixing with rain is possible for southern portions of the area."

"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact both the evening commute and the morning commute with any refreezing of any slush or standing water.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Here is the detailed forecast:

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 37. Wind chill values between 30 and 35. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.