MANSFIELD and STORRS WEATHER UPDATE: Steady Snow to Fall During Tonight's Evening Commute

Today’s the first day of spring and of course snow will begin falling soon and be at its heaviest for the evening commute home from work.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, which is in effect until early Saturday.

A total of 2-5 inches of snow is predicted to accumulate.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for Hartford and Tolland Counties for the possibility of 1-2 inches of snow.

The weather service predicts hazardous travel conditions are possible due to reduced visibilities and slippery roads.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons writes that snow begins between 12-3 p.m. and more snow will accumulate at the Connecticut shoreline.

He predicts 2-4 inches of snow for Fairfield County and most of New Haven County, but only 1-2 inches of snow for the rest of the state.

NBC Connecticut predicts snow will be at its peak intensity for the afternoon commute home from work, and a total of 2-4 inches of snow for the entire state.

The latest hyperlocal Mansfield and Storrs National Weather Service forecast states:

Today, Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight, Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday, A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.