Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Next Storm: Here's What To Expect

CONNECTICUT — It looks like there are two more chances for some light snow accumulation in the days ahead for Connecticut.

First, late Thursday, light snow is forecast to develop and between 1–2 inches of snow is possible in places, according to forecasters. Whatever does fall should stick, as the temperatures will be below freezing.

And then on Saturday there is another chance for light snow, once again the accumulation is forecast to be minor.

None of this compares to what we saw on Tuesday, where several towns reported in excess of a foot of snow. See CT Snowfall Totals Town-By-Town: 2/13/24

Here are some current updates on the two upcoming light snow chances via the National Weather Service and WFSB 3 TV meteorologists

Concerning Thursday night, the National Weather Service said for southern Connecticut, “Snowfall amounts with this storm will generally remain less than an inch, however an isolated amount between 1-2 inches can not be ruled out.”

Concerning Thursday night, the National Weather Service said for northern Connecticut a “clipper system brings a quick shot of snow Thursday night ending Friday morning.” Up to two inches of snow is possible here.

“Snow ends Friday morning with clearing skies Friday afternoon. Highs Friday top out in the mid to upper 30s,” the weather service said.

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WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney are predicting 1–2 inches of snow late Thursday, early Friday, especially in northern Connecticut.

“After sunset and the evening commute, light snow is likely with minor accumulations possible. Friday, morning clouds give way to clearing. It will be breezy, with highs near 40,” Dixon and Haney said. (Watch/read more at WFSB 3 TV).

Saturday snow chance

“As of now, a weak disturbance could produce some light snow Saturday (depending how it tracks relative to CT); regardless, it’s mostly cloudy. Sunday looks dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Monday appears partly to mostly sunny. Temperatures will remain near or below average for mid-February,” Dixon and Haney said.

Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph.

Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Saturday: A chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph.