Timeline, Details On Tonight's Snow Chance In New London County

NEW LONDON, CT — Earlier this week there was talk about the chance for accumulating snow late Friday into Saturday morning in Connecticut. However, that talk faded quickly as a strong coastal storm is largely staying out to sea and the impacts on the area are expected to be minimal.

It now appears that the storm will track at least close enough to New London County to bring a period of snow during the early morning hours of Saturday. It still won't add up to much or last long but the National Weather Service says, "some heavier precipitation bands will be possible across far southeastern Connecticut and the twin forks of Long Island, and with the colder air moving into the region a light snow accumulation of less than an inch will be possible."

"Highs today will be in the mid 40s to near 50. Lows tonight will range from the upper 20s well inland to the lower 30s across most of the area. Sunshine returns Saturday as the low departs to the east and high pressure builds to the west. Northerly winds will be strong and gusty Saturday, with temperatures near seasonal normals, ranging in the lower to mid 40s."

Here is a detailed look at the weekend forecast for New London County:

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 6 to 15 mph.

Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Blustery, with a northeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind 14 to 17 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 8 to 14 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.