Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Hartford, Tolland County

Despite temps near 60 degrees today and the fact it feels like spring weather outside, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties beginning 7 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday.

The main concern is freezing rain. No snow is expected to accumulate. "Total ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch possible."

"Icing for a combination of some sleet but mostly freezing rain is forecast. Likely impacts to the Thursday morning commute. Untreated surfaces will become slick making for hazardous travel," the weather service says.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving, the weather service adds.

Here is a detailed look at the icy and rainy weather forecast:

Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then freezing rain between 8pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.