Multi-Day Snow and Ice Chance Remains for Ledyard

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.

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.”

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 Ledyard.

Saturday, A slight chance of light snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday A chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Light east wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Snow and freezing rain. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night Snow and freezing rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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