Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Hartford, Tolland County

HARTFORD/TOLLAND/WINDHAM, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Connecticut from 11 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday. Up to five inches of snow is possible, according to the weather service.

Areas with the highest elevations will see the most snow accumulate and most of the accumulation is expected on grassy surfaces.

In a detailed explanation of the precipitation, the weather service said, "Precipitation when it first arrives west of the CT River should be mainly rain, with some snow across the higher terrain. Expecting more snow to develop as the evening progresses, especially after sunset.

...Thus, looking at a decent period of snowfall, most likely between midnight and daybreak. This will be the time period where snowfall rates of 1"/hour will be possible. Most of the snow accumulation will be on the grassy surfaces, but cannot completely dismiss the idea of accumulation on roads should the snow fall hard enough. This system is more on the progressive side, and it is very tough to get significant snowfall during the daytime hours."

"...Snow accumulation across the northern CT hills could reach 3 inches, so decided to include them within the Winter Weather Advisory. More clear cut case for a winter Weather Advisory across the rest of interior southern New England. Slightly less accumulation within the CT River Valley, as well as towards the immediate east coast of MA."

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