Connecticut Weather: Friday's Snow Ends Midday; Potential Nor'easter Looms Next Week

Friday’s snow was a little slow in materializing, but it did finally arrive, and before you know it, it will be gone, and then all eyes turn toward Tuesday into Wednesday when a significant nor’easter may lead to a serious snow accumulation.

Concerning Friday’s storm, the snow was supposed to begin after 2 a.m. and due to “dry air near the ground.” The snow didn’t really start sticking until around 5 a.m. in parts of the state, reports NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said no one should cancel their Friday evening plans, because the snow will largely be out of Connecticut by 11 a.m. He also said we need to keep a close eye on a “potential Nor’Easter Tuesday into early Wednesday.”

“The snow will be around through the middle of the day today. I do expect the temperature to get above the freezing mark this afternoon for safe travel. Very cold weekend coming up! And yes, there may be a big snowstorm Tuesday into Wednesday of next week!”

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The National Weather Service has already posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook concerning the potential nor’easter next week, saying, “There is potential for a strong coastal storm producing a significant snowfall and strong winds Monday Night into Tuesday Night.”

Despite the later start for the accumulating snow, the National Weather Service is still holding steady with its accumulation estimates. Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex counties will see between 3-5 inches, and New London County 4-7 inches before the snow ends today by noon.

Hartford and Tolland counties could see up to 3 inches, the weather service states. No estimates have been made concerning Tuesday’s nor’easter as of yet.

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Here’s a look at your updated weekend forecast via the National Weather Service:

Friday: Snow ends midday. Windy and very cold tonight with temps down into the teens.

Saturday: Partly sunny, highs in the mid to upper 20s. At night, temps around 10 degrees.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, and temps in the upper 20s. Temps remain very cold at night, around 15 degrees.