DURHAM, MIDDLEFIELD WEATHER UPDATE: Steady Snow to Fall During Friday Night Commute

Written By Brian McCready (Patch Staff) and Jaimie Cura

Today’s the first day of spring and of course snow will begin falling soon and be at its heaviest for the evening commute home from work.

The National Weather Service issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, which is in effect until early Saturday.

A total of 2-5 inches of snow is predicted to accumulate. The weather service predicts hazardous travel conditions are possible due to reduced visibilities and slippery roads.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons writes that snow begins between noon and 3 p.m. and more snow will accumulate at the Connecticut shoreline.

He predicts 2-4 inches of snow for Fairfield County and most of New Haven County, but only 1-2 inches of snow for the rest of the state.

NBC Connecticut predicts snow will be at its peak intensity for the afternoon commute home from work, and a range of 2-4 inches of snow for the entire state.

Your Local NWS Forecast

Friday: Snow, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday: A slight chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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