CT Weather: Hour-By-Hour Forecast Up To 7 Inches Of Snow Friday

CONNECTICUT — Most of us will be waking up to three to four inches of snow Friday morning, and some folks in the eastern part of the state may see up to seven inches of snow, according to the latest forecast updates.

The key highlights are: a winter storm warning is in effect for coastal sections of Middlesex County, all of New London and Windham counties, and a winter weather advisory has been issued for the remainder of the state. Snow accumulation estimates appear to show the most snow in eastern parts of Connecticut.

The snow begins after midnight and snowfall rates of an inch or more an hour are possible early Friday morning, and the storm departs very quickly. We can all plan on a tricky commute to work and there will likely be widespread school cancellations on Friday.

New London County, coastal areas of Middlesex County

A winter storm warning is in effect from midnight to noon Friday for coastal sections of Middlesex County and all of New London County. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

Fairfield, New Haven, and interior sections of Middlesex County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A weather advisory is in effect from midnight to noon Friday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

Hartford/Tolland County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Snowfall rates may briefly reach 1 inch per hour Friday morning. The snow will taper off by midday.

Windham County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A winter storm warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches....Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible Friday morning. The snow will taper off my midday.

Litchfield County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A winter weather advisory is in effect from midnight to noon Friday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

Information via the National Weather Service

*Hour-by-hour forecast for coastal sections of southern Connecticut

• Midnight: 33 percent chance of snow; 31 degrees
• 3 a.m.: 86 percent chance of snow; 29 degrees
• 6 a.m.: 95 percent chance of snow; 28 degrees
• 9 a.m.: 95 percent chance of snow; 29 degrees
• 12 p.m.: 8 percent chance of snow; 34 degrees

5 inches of snow is forecast to fall between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m.

*Hour-by-hour snow forecast for inland sections of southern Connecticut

• 1 a.m.: 37 percent chance of snow; 30 degrees
• 4 a.m.: 90 percent chance of snow; 27 degrees
• 7 a.m.: 90 percent chance of snow; 26 degrees
• 10 a.m.: 27 percent chance of snow; 29 degrees
• 1 p.m.:3 percent chance of snow; 34 degrees

4.6 inches of snow is forecast to fall between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m.

*Hour-by-hour snow forecast for northern Connecticut

• Midnight: 8 percent chance of snow; 30 degrees
• 3 a.m.: 61 percent chance of snow; 29 degrees
• 6 a.m.: 99 percent chance of snow; 28 degrees
• 9 a.m.: 54 percent chance of snow; 28 degrees
• 12 p.m.: 14 percent chance of snow; 32 degrees

3 inches of snow is forecast to fall between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Here are CT's local weather experts predictions that they have shared on social media