A late week storm being called a "potential nor'easter" is expected to bring widespread cold rain to Connecticut, with some wet snow possible in higher elevations, according to meteorologists.
The National Weather Service says Connecticut can continue to expect dry weather through Wednesday.
Starting on Thursday, a storm system moves in, bringing cold rain and breezy conditions into Thursday night and Friday.
"Some wet snow for the higher elevations is possible," the National Weather Service reports. "A few wet snowflakes may mix in across higher elevations of the interior late Friday night."
As of Tuesday, it is predicting that any wet snow that does fall will result in "light" snow accumulations.
"There is still uncertainty in the track/strength of the storm which will influence overall rain and snow chances," the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service anticipates the timeline will be Thursday into Friday, with the possibility of precipitation lingering into Friday night and early Saturday. Gusty winds are also expected.
Its Weather Prediction Center reports that recent models suggest a "slightly faster system with less overall precipitation." It cautions that small shifts in the track could greatly change impacts of the system.
"The threat for at least some impactful high elevation snow remains, but the risk has decreased in lower elevations," it reports.
The Weather Channel is calling the system a "potential nor'easter," with rain which could mix with or change over to wet snow in the interior Northeast.
"The best chances of accumulating snow stretch from the mountains of northern New England to upstate New York and the Appalachians," the Weather Channel reports. "With low temperatures expected to remain above freezing for the I-95 corridor, we do not expect snow for the major metropolitan areas."
WFSB predicts the storm system will bring rain as early as Thursday morning, becoming widespread on Thursday afternoon and evening.
"As an area of low pressure strengthens, colder air wrapping around the system could allow rain to change to wet snow across the NW Hills," WFSB reports. "However, uncertainty remains regarding the storm's exact track and strength, both of which will play a significant role in determining precipitation types and potential impacts. Much colder air settles in Friday, with highs only in the 30s across the NW Hills and 40s elsewhere. Additional periods of rain and gusty winds are possible Friday, with some wet snow potentially lingering in the higher elevations."
WTNH is predicting the storm will bring rain starting Thursday afternoon and evening, followed by a rainy and windy Friday.
"There is an opportunity for some wet snow to at least mix in for western Connecticut and some minor accumulations are possible for the highest elevations," WTNH reported.
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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Veterans Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 35. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of rain before 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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