CT Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Rise For Monday Storm

CONNECTICUT — It looks like Connecticut will see its first significant statewide snowstorm of the winter on Monday and Tuesday.

A winter storm warning has now been issued for the entire state of Connecticut, as between 4—9 inches of snow is forecast to fall by Tuesday afternoon. The snow is projected to begin after 6 p.m. in western parts of the state.

The National Weather Service said for southern Connecticut that "Heavy snow expected. Some sleet is expected as well along coastal sections. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 5 to 8 inches."

For Hartford, Tolland and Windham County, the weather service said that 4–7 inches of snow is forecast.

"Snow overspreads Connecticut and western-central Massachusetts between 7 pm and 10 pm, then 10 pm to 1 am across Rhode Island. The heaviest snow and lowest visibility occurs from late Monday evening into the overnight. Snow continues to accumulate Tuesday, but at a lighter intensity," the weather service said concerning northern Connecticut. "Travel will be very difficult Monday night. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. Rising temperatures and lighter snow will result in road conditions slowly improving Tuesday afternoon."

And for Litchfield County, "Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches."

"Snow totals will vary based on elevation with the highest totals expected above 1500 feet. Snow will be heaviest between 10 pm this evening and 6 am Tuesday, where snowfall rates of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour are expected," the weather service said concerning Litchfield County.

Here's what CT's weather experts are predicting