Here Is How Much Wintry Weather To Expect Today

Yesterday, temps were in the upper 70s and a day later we're looking at an icy mess for Hartford and Tolland counties. It appears rain will mix with sleet this afternoon, just in time for the evening commute, which could cause slippery travel conditions.

Fox 61 Weather‏ said, "From @themattcast: Today's dayplanner has a mix of everything...sliding temps change rain to sleet and snow North. No real accumulation, an inch or 2 inland, but slick spots are a concern."

Here is the updated weather forecast for Hartford County:

Today: Rain before 4pm, then rain and sleet. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Tonight: Sleet likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 2pm, then rain. High near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Tolland County:

Today: Rain likely before 2pm, then rain and sleet between 2pm and 4pm, then sleet after 4pm. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Tonight: Sleet likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Friday: A chance of rain before 1pm, then freezing rain between 1pm and 5pm, then rain or freezing rain after 5pm. High near 35. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.