Connecticut Weather Forecast: Snow, Sleet and Strong Winds Sunday

The advisories and warnings are all in place for Connecticut for snow, sleet, rain, and dangerous winds Sunday as a significant storm is moving into the state. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties and a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Hartford and Tolland counties. Additionally, a High Wind Watch is also in effect for southern Connecticut.

Basically, it’s just not going to be a pleasant day to be outdoors and or in the car. For communities along the coast in Fairfield County, the National Weather Service says to expect 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation. Temps are in the upper 20s and will rise above the freezing mark this afternoon.

For communities along the coast in New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties, snow is forecast to accumulate 1 to 3 inches and a minor amount of ice too, the weather service states. Temps will slowly rise above freezing Sunday afternoon.

Interior sections of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties can expect to see 2 to 5 inches of snow and sleet Sunday, the weather service predicts. Travel is expected to be difficult Sunday afternoon, the weather service cautions.

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In southern Connecticut winds will be a major concern, as winds will gust between 25 to 35 mph with a potential for gusts up to 60 mph. Power outages are possible Sunday.

In Hartford and Tolland counties, snow will accumulate 4 to 8 inches and the snow will be moderate to heavy at times. Some very light snow begins this morning but it becomes heavy in the afternoon. The snow may mix with sleet at times Sunday afternoon before it returns as all snow early Monday morning before ending as snow showers. Winds will be strong here too and could gust up to 40 mph at times.

Timeline of Snow, Ice and Rain and Thoughts on Schools Monday

Meteorologist Kevin Arnone wrote for News 8 that the snow begins statewide by 10 a.m. and it will be cold enough to support snow everywhere initially. He said roads become difficult between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. the snow changes to a mix across most of Connecticut, especially on the coast. Northern Connecticut will likely remain all snow during the afternoon before it changes to a mix, Arnone predicts.

And the precipitation will return as all snow again in Connecticut between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. There could be some snow showers Monday morning and school delays and cancellations are expected, Arnone predicts.

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