Connecticut Weather: Accumulating Snow Expected For P.M. Commute

The National Weather Service has issued a "Special Weather Statement" for all of southern Connecticut for "accumulating snow during the evening commute."

For Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, the National Weather Service says, " Light snow will develop this afternoon between 2 and 4 pm and continue through the evening commute. Given the recent cold temperatures, roadways will become snow covered and slippery. Around 1 to 2 inches of snow is forecast, with the highest amounts across the New York City metro, Long Island, and southern Connecticut. Motorists are urged to use extra caution if traveling this evening. The snow will gradually taper off from west to east after 7 pm...."

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said, "Pretty sudden change to the forecast for Friday evening. Once again light and fluffy but will be a pain for the PM commute."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "snow is the headline for later this afternoon and evening. Another Dusting to around 2" expected but the timing STINKS!"

Fox 61 Meteorologist Matt Scott said, "Our high resolution future radar is suggesting the ride home will have issues - snowy issues. 1-2" possible along the shoreline - I-95 Road Warriors take heed and give yourself some extra time!"

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

Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.