Connecticut Weather: 'Accumulating Snow' Possible In The Forecast

During the middle of the week the weather pattern shifts in Connecticut and we'll be dealing with a round of below normal temperatures, which means if we see precipitation it's likely to fall as snow. As of right now there is a chance of some 'accumulating snow' late Friday and Saturday, according to NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.

But as Hanrahan says, no one can estimate yet if, and how much, snow we may receive. "As we've been talking about for about 2 weeks... the long awaited pattern change arrives this week. We know it will get colder (below normal) but how much snow we get is uncertain. The first possibility is Friday/Saturday. Not much more we can say now other than accumulating snow is possible. When we know more you'll be the first to know," Hanrahan said.

Before we get to Friday, there will be some rain falling on both Tuesday and Wednesday and temperatures will drop steadily headed toward the end of the week.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "We will need umbrellas for tomorrow with rain arriving - some of the rain will be heavy at times Tuesday night. Clearing and turning colder through the day on Wednesday."

And as for a snow chance, Simmons said Monday morning that we may be looking at some light snow Friday/Saturday.

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Here is the updated weather forecast for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 45. South wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 45 by 5pm. West wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%

Here is the updated weather forecast for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.