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Multi-Day Snow and Ice Chance Remains for Ellington and Somers
One Connecticut meteorologist says "the prolonged storm is looking less impressive."
Yesterday, we shared with you the National Weather Service’s Hazardous Weather Outlook statement, which predicted there could be more than eight inches of snow accumulation beginning late Saturday and into Tuesday.
Well apparently a lot has changed in 24 hours. Yes, there is still a chance for periods of light snow on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday but the National Weather Service is no longer predicting eight inches of snow accumulation for most of the state.
In fact the snowfall projections are all over the place. WFSB 3 Meteorologist Mark Dixon predicts there could be 2-4 inches of snow by the end of Sunday and possibly more on Monday. He estimates 6-12 inches is possible for the state if it in fact remains all snow.
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NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Bob Maxon estimates that a few inches of snow is possible on Sunday with more on Monday.
WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons predicts that the Connecticut Shoreline will receive mixed precipitation and overall “the prolonged storm is looking less impressive.”
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In fact NBC Meteorologist Brad Field is already looking toward next weekends potential blockbuster storm.
“confidence growing that next 2 weeks + are harsh with bouts of more snow and sub-zero cold...next weekend looks PARTICULARLY harsh…,” Field wrote on social media.
Here’s what the National Weather Service is forecasting for Ellington and Somers.
Saturday night, Snow likely, mainly between 1am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night A chance of snow before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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