From Snow To Thunderstorms, 40 MPH Wind Gusts, Heavy Rain Across CT: New Details

CONNECTICUT — Our odd winter continues. Another strong storm will impact Connecticut's weather Thursday and Friday, and this time we will get the entire kitchen sink thrown at us.

Phase 1, which is happening this morning, includes some light snow across Connecticut and in some northern areas it's actually sticking a bit to the road. The snow that is falling now isn't forecast to accumulate much, and not everyone will see snowflakes this morning.

Phase 2 begins this afternoon and evening as rain takes over, it may be heavy at times, and there may be thunderstorms late tonight and Friday morning and wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph in some southern parts of the state. An inch of rain or more is forecast before the precipitation tapers off midday Friday.

WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said we can expect a mostly cloudy start to Thursday with "some spotty areas of light rain or snow, especially through the morning hours (well in advance of the ‘main’ event)."

"However, anything the falls should not be impactful. After starting out in the 30s, temperatures trend milder – into the 40s, south to north – from the afternoon into the evening hours in the wake of a warm front," wrote Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney.

"Rain overspreads the state toward and after sunset. Highs will likely be achieved just before midnight tonight. Temps continue to climb through the overnight hours: from the 40s into the 50s as rain continues, heavy at times. While not a major concern, wind gusts could reach 20-30 mph (perhaps a bit stronger over southeastern CT, 30-40 mph there)... especially along a cold front as it pushes through the state. This is also when rumbles of thunder will be possible (early tomorrow morning). The wet and windy weather will certainly have an impact on tomorrow morning’s commute. The rain ends by midday tomorrow, and we could see some partial clearing before sunset. Temps drop into the 40s by the evening commute." (You can watch the full WFSB 3 TV weather forecast here).

Forecast details via the National Weather Service for southern Connecticut:

Special Weather Statement for all of southern Connecticut except for coastal areas of Fairfield County

"Bands of light snow mixing with rain are moving through the area this morning," the weather service said. "Motorists should use extra caution, especially on elevated surfaces. Precipitation should change to all rain by later this morning as temperatures warm about freezing."

Hazardous weather outlook issued for coastal sections of New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties

"There is potential for a period of southerly wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph tonight. If confidence increases in this occurrence a wind advisory may be issued," the weather service said.

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Forecast details for coastal sections of southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 49. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature rising to around 51 by 1am. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 52 by 10am, then falling to around 47 during the remainder of the day. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Forecast details for inland sections of southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. High near 49. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature rising to around 53 by 1am. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 53 by 11am, then falling to around 47 during the remainder of the day. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Forecast details for Hartford County via the National Weather Service:

Today: Snow likely before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 11am, then rain after 11am. Patchy fog after 8am. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain before 1am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then rain after 2am. Patchy fog. Temperature rising to around 54 by 4am. Southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Forecast details for Tolland County via the National Weather Service:

Today: Snow likely before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. Patchy fog after 8am. High near 41. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain before 1am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then rain after 3am. Patchy fog. Temperature rising to around 53 by 4am. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 46 by 5pm. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Forecast details for Windham County via the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 11am, then rain after 11am. Patchy fog after 9am. High near 43. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain before 1am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 3am, then rain after 3am. Patchy fog. Temperature rising to around 54 by 4am. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Forecast details for Litchfield County via the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of snow before 10am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 10am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Rain. Temperature rising to around 51 by 4am. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 44 by 5pm. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.