Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Tuesday: Here's What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — It looks like we have a few chances to see some snow over the next several days.

Snow squalls are forecast on Sunday afternoon across Connecticut where 1–2 inches of snow may accumulate quickly, and the National Weather Service said we may see another 1–2 inches of snow accumulation during the day on Tuesday. And there is yet another chance for more snow on Friday.

One thing is for certain, this is the coldest weather of winter thus far in Connecticut, with daytime high temperatures failing to exceed the freezing mark for the next week.

Sunday snow details via the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service said for Hartford/Tolland/Windham counties that “Snow squalls (may) quickly produce 1-2 inches of snow, reduce visibilities, and make driving treacherous. Temperatures are expected to drop quickly behind the front and will result in untreated wet surfaces to freeze. In addition, behind the front, there is the potential for strong westerly wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph.”

In southern Connecticut, the weather service said, “There is a chance of snow showers today, with the potential for snow squalls, especially inland, which may quickly reduce visibilities and produce brief wind gusts near 45 mph. Localized hazardous travel is possible in any snow squalls.” Up to an inch of snow is possible here.

In Litchfield County, the weather service said, “A potent arctic cold front today will likely produce strong snow showers with even potential for snow squalls. The main window of opportunity for any snow squalls will be mainly from 11 AM to 5 PM today. During any snow squalls, brief whiteout conditions are possible due to the combinations of falling snow and windy conditions. Southwest wind gusts will likely reach up to 30 – 45 mph today but wind gusts may briefly reach up to 45 – 50mph behind the front this afternoon.”

Tuesday snow details via the National Weather Service

Southern Connecticut:

Tuesday: Light snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of light snow before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Hartford/Tolland/Windham County:

Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday: Snow. High near 30. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Litchfield County:

“A light snow event is expected Tuesday morning into the afternoon. While overall snow amounts will be light, snow will likely impact the morning commute so slippery travel conditions are possible.”

Friday snow chance details via the National Weather Service

Southern Connecticut

Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Northern Connecticut

Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

WFSB 3 TV forecast details via Meteorologist Jill Gilardi and Lorin Richardson

TIMING OF THE SNOW SQUALL:

1-2PM western CT, 2-3PM central CT, and 3-4PM eastern CT.

“After that front passes through, even colder air moves in tonight and tomorrow for MLK Jr Day. Tonight will be in the teens but maybe areas will FEEL with that blustery wind like they’re only in the single digits and even near 0! MLK Jr. Monday features a chilly feel, below average temperatures, and a mostly sunny sky.”

“Tuesday looks more promising for snow than 24 hours ago, however it looks mostly light with accumulation. New data suggests we could be seeing it through most of the daytime hours, but it still looks like the storm will be too far away to see anything significant.

“Regardless, as of now it appears that the coldest air of the season will arrive by midweek, with lows in the teens and highs eventually in the 20s! The last time we had a sub-freezing high temperature for the Hartford Areas was back on February 25th of last year. That’s when the high was 22! We’re also watching the end of next week as the pattern remains active. Long range models signal another chance of snow,” WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).