Rain, Fog Expected to Impact Evening Commute in Meriden

When it comes to weather in Connecticut today it’s a tale of two different forecasts. In Hartford and Tolland counties there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for snow and ice, while southern Connecticut has no such advisories issued.

Today’s forecast for the entire state isn’t pleasant for anyone as a raw, cold rain will fall in southern Connecticut, possibly mixed with a brief period of ice in inland sections. In Hartford and Tolland counties some snow and ice may accumulate up to an inch, which could lead to slippery travel conditions for the evening commute home from work. The worst of the weather is expected this afternoon into early Wednesday in northern Connecticut.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons “wrote, I expect Rain to arrive for the middle of the day and the afternoon today. Have your umbrella! There could be some ice near the Massachusetts line. Quiet weather tomorrow through Friday. It just might be cloudy for much of the time. Have a great day!”

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan wrote Monday evening that, “Some ice moving in (Tuesday) evening - should be a pretty solid glaze if you're up in elevation across inland Connecticut.”

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Timing of the Ice and Rain in Connecticut Tuesday:

Southern Connecticut: A chance of drizzle and a slight chance of light rain before noon. The steadier rain arrives after 2 p.m. A half inch of rain is expected. Temps near 40 degrees.

More rain and fog tonight and another half inch of rain tonight too. Rain will wrap up before noon Wednesday. Temps near 40 and holding steady.

Hartford and Tolland counties: Rain, mainly after 3 p.m. and a quarter of an inch possible. Rain and snow, mixed with freezing rain and sleet until 10 p.m. and then its rain and freezing rain from 10 p.m. until midnight. After midnight, it should be all rain.

The rain tapers off in the morning and temps rise to 40 degrees on Wednesday.

The Rest of the Week:

Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 45.

Friday: Mostly sunny, 45 degrees.

Saturday: Partly sunny, high into the low 40s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, and highs into the low 40s again.

No real snow chances through the end of the week.

Image via AccuWeather.com

— By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch National Staff)