Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Powerful Nor'easter Storm

CONNECTICUT — Snow accumulation estimates are beginning to drop as a powerful nor'easter moves through Connecticut over the next 36 hours.

A foot or more of snow is still possible in northern Litchfield County and the higher elevations of Tolland and Windham County. The lower elevations of Tolland and Windham County may see six inches of snow, and the higher elevations of Fairfield County may also see six inches of snow.

For everyone else, it appears that a couple of inches of snow accumulation is now forecast, and possibly a coating of snow at the immediate coast.

While many areas won't see significant snow, the storm will still drop two inches of rain and has led to a wind advisory for the possibility of 50 mph wind gusts. A flood advisory has also been issued for parts of the state.

Here are the weather statements based on where you are via the National Weather Service:

Coastal sections of southern Connecticut: A wind advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A flood advisory is also in effect from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Storm details:

Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday: Rain and snow before 11am, then rain between 11am and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. Steady temperature around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Northern Fairfield County: A winter weather advisory is in effect from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph through much of Wednesday morning for southern Connecticut. Elevations above 500 ft will have accumulations closer to 5 and 7 inches. This is where power outages are possible due to heavy wet snow.

Northern New Haven, Middlesex and New London County: A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting 45 to 50 mph through much of Wednesday morning.

Hartford County: A winter weather advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, locally higher in the hills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Greatest snow accumulations at elevations of 1,000 feet or higher.

Tolland/Windham County: A winter storm warning remains in effect from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Greatest snow accumulations at elevations of 1,000 feet or higher.

Litchfield County: A winter storm warning remains in effect from tonight until 8 a.m. Wednesday. For southern sections of Litchfield County, snow accumulations of to 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For northern sections of Litchfield County, 12 to 18 inches of snow...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.