New Details On Snowy, Wintry, Miserable CT Forecast

CONNECTICUT — During the overnight hours, most of Connecticut will see snowflakes mix in with rain showers, and there could even be a minor accumulation on grassy areas in far northern areas of the state.

Saturday is shaping up to be a downright miserable weather day with possibly record-cold temperatures and strong wind gusts that will make it feel even colder. Mother's Day will be a bit better and, of course, more rain is forecast for Monday.

WTNH-News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "Plan on some rain coming in this afternoon! High temperatures well into the 50s midday before falling through the 40s once the rain starts. A cold rain overnight tonight will likely mix with some snow and may even change to a little bit of snow before ending. I am not expecting much! A cold & windy Saturday coming up with high temperatures only in the 40s, plus the wind chill is going to be in the 30s! There could even be a sprinkle flurry. Hello to all Moms for Mother’s Day! It looks brighter with 50s for your afternoon! We could be up around 70 at the end of next week!"

For southern sections of the state, expect rain to develop this afternoon along with some snow may mix in especially in interior sections of southern Connecticut late tonight, the weather service said.

"Temperatures will be some 15 to nearly 20 degrees below normal across the region, and a few record lows will be possible," the weather service said, while adding more rain showers are possible Saturday afternoon.

For northern sections of the state, expect rain to begin later this evening and change to snow, but no major accumulation is expected. Light snow accumulation on grassy areas is possible for western Hartford County and into northern parts of Tolland and Windham counties.

"Blustery conditions with near-record cold temperatures are expected for Saturday, with scattered rain and higher-elevation snow showers," the weather service said. "Then dry weather with moderating temperatures follow Sunday. Low pressure may bring a period of rain around Monday, followed by drier but cool weather Tuesday into Wednesday. A pattern change to warmer weather is possible late next week and beyond."

And in Litchfield County, the National Weather Service said, "Rain will change to snow this evening and accumulate up to an inch for valley areas, with 1 to 4 inches across the hills and mountains, mainly on grassy and non-paved surfaces. Locally slick conditions are possible."

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Here are details on the forecast for southern Connecticut:

Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

Friday night
Rain before midnight, then rain and snow likely between midnight and 3 a.m., then a slight chance of snow after 3 a.m. Low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. East wind 5 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Saturday night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Here are details on the forecast for northern Connecticut:

Friday
A chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Friday night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2 a.m. Low around 34. South wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch is possible.

Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Saturday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Sunday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 6 to 14 mph.

Monday
A chance of showers after 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.