Hour-By-Hour Forecast Of Snow Today, Thursday: CT Weather

Here is the 3 p.m. update on the expected snow that is forecast for tonight and early Thursday. Snowflakes have been flying in parts of the state this afternoon but it's not accumulating. Dry air is blamed for the lack of snow accumulation currently.

It's expected that later tonight, likely after 8 p.m. the snow will stick. Again, this is another nuisance storm that won't amount to much much.

For coastal areas of Fairfield and New Haven counties, a Special Weather Statement has been issued. "As weakening low pressure approaches from the west and a weak secondary low develops off the Mid Atlantic coast tonight, light snow will likely redevelop this evening and continue overnight. The snow could mix with or change to light freezing rain before ending late tonight. Total snow accumulations should be mostly around an inch, with some localized 2 inch amounts possible in the higher elevations and along the Connecticut coast from about New Haven east."

What is also new, is that a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the coast of Middlesex and New London counties from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Here two to three inches of snow is expected.

There is no change for northern Connecticut where two to four inches of snow is still forecast.

WTNH News 8 doesn't think this (alleged) storm will amount to much, especially in Southern Connecticut.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire state except the I-95 corridor or immediate coast as accumulating snow is forecast to fall this evening and early Thursday. The entire state, including the coast, is expected to see some snow on the ground by 5 a.m. Thursday.

The heaviest part of the storm is expected to be late Wednesday into early Thursday. This is good news in that the timeline seems a bit delayed, which means while there may be some light snowflakes falling during the evening commute, most of the heavier snow falls after 8 p.m.

And another silver lining is that the precipitation will remain all snow, so this time there will be no sleet and or freezing rain mixing in.

Here's a look at the forecast and what to expect based on where you are:

I-95 or Connecticut coast: Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. East wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex- Northern New London-: Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties: Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches expected.

Litchfield County: Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected.

Hour-by-hour look at the snowy weather forecast:

Connecticut coast or I-95 corridor:

4 p.m.: 26 degrees; 19 percent chance of snow

7 p.m.: 26 degrees; 54 percent chance of snow

10 p.m.: 26 degrees; 62 percent chance of snow

1 a.m.: 27 degrees; 63 percent chance of snow

4 a.m.: 26 degrees; 43 percent chance of snow

7 a.m.: 28 degrees; 11 percent chance of snow

Snow begins to fall after 5 p.m. and ends by 5 a.m. A total of 2.2 inches of snow is forecast for the immediate coast.

Inland sections of Southern Connecticut:

4 p.m.: 24 degrees; 23 percent chance of snow

7 p.m.: 24 degrees; 58 percent chance of snow

10 p.m.: 23 degrees; 68 percent chance of snow

1 a.m.: 23 degrees; 68 percent chance of snow

4 a.m.: 23 degrees; 47 percent chance of snow

7 a.m.: 24 degrees; 11 percent chance of snow

Snow begins to fall after 4 p.m. and ends by 5 a.m. A total of 3.7 inches of snow is forecast for inland areas of Southern CT.

Northern Connecticut:

4 p.m.: 24 degrees; 37 percent chance of snow

7 p.m.: 21 degrees; 60 percent chance of snow

10 p.m.: 21 degrees; 75 percent chance of snow

1 a.m.: 21 degrees; 83 percent chance of snow

4 a.m.: 21 degrees; 45 percent chance of snow

7 a.m.: 20 degrees; 7 percent chance of snow

Snow begins to fall after 4 p.m. and ends by 5 a.m. A total of 2.9 inches of snow is forecast for Northern areas of the state.

CT's weather experts predictions:

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Cold weather expected all day today with 20s! Some scattered snow flurries for parts of the state around lunchtime. Steady light snow expected overnight tonight ending early tomorrow. I do anticipate some school delays for Thursday morning. Clearing out Thursday. Another system to watch Friday night and Saturday morning. Followed by another storm later Sunday! "

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