Connecticut Weather: Still Some Snow, Then A Sort Of Heat Wave

This definitely wasn't the storm of the century, though northern Connecticut received a modest to moderate snowfall. The snow and rain isn't over quite yet as there is a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for the Connecticut coast, and a Winter Weather Advisory for the rest of the state. Litchfield County is still under a Winter Storm Warning.

All of the weather advisories will end this afternoon. The National Weather Service says the Connecticut coast could still see up to an inch of snow, though New London County won't see any snow accumulation, just rain.

Inland sections of southern Connecticut may see up to another two inches of snow, largely before 1 p.m. Hartford and Tolland counties will largely see 3 to 5 inches, though some areas may end up with six inches, the weather service says.

And Litchfield County will end up with 5 to 10 inches of snow. Once this snow/rain departs this afternoon, the news is all good, and well deserved for us, as we've been suffering with brutally cold temps and lots of snow over the past six weeks.

It won't exactly be warm enough to head to the beach but daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 40s this weekend, which will feel like a heat wave compared to what we've been dealing with. According to the Weather Channel's 10-day forecast predictions the next chance for wintry weather is on Sunday, Jan. 28, 29, and 30. Temps are also expected to remain above the freezing mark through the end of the month.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons‏ said, "Snow/mix/rain ending 1PM-4PM from west to east. Some snow before ending even at the shoreline with temps near 32°. Okay for the evening commute. Quiet weather tomorrow - weekend."

See also: Teen Sustains Traumatic Brain Injury While Sledding, Family Needs Our Help

5 Men Caught Trying To Sexually Entice Children In CT: Police

Popular TV Meteorologist Leaves Station, Starts Own Weather Site

Connecticut Magazine Unveils Its Best Restaurants In 2018: Do You Agree?

Here is the updated forecast for southern Connecticut:

Today: Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of snow between noon and 4pm. High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Here is the updated weather forecast for northern Connecticut:

Today: Snow, mainly before noon. High near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.