CT Weather: Ice Chance Wednesday, Light Snow, Sleet Christmas

CONNECTICUT — The holiday week weather forecast is turning slightly more interesting.

Just before daybreak Wednesday, northern sections of the state and interior sections of southern Connecticut may see a period of light icing, which could impact the morning commute. Again, this isn't a blockbuster weather event, but it could cause some travel issues for parts of the state.

On the immediate coast, it's a strictly plain rain event. The National Weather Service said the precipitation will be light for southern Connecticut, but there could be a wintry mix or light snow falling in inland sections.

In northern Connecticut, the weather service said "pockets of freezing rain" are possible, but the temperatures will be right on the borderline.

And then there may be some snowflakes falling late Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning. Once again, the precipitation is expected to be very light.

Southern Connecticut late Christmas Eve/Christmas Morning forecast details via the weather service

A quick-moving clipper system may drop some precipitation after midnight and the weather service said, "Can`t rule out a mix of rain and snow even for some coastal areas at the onset of precipitation, but this looks to be mainly a rain event there. For inland areas, snow or a rain/snow mix Friday night before transitioning to all rain by late morning."

Additionally, some freezing rain is possible in inland sections, but temperatures will rise into the mid 40s on Christmas Day for everyone.

Northern Connecticut Christmas Eve/Christmas Morning forecast details via the weather service

The weather service said to expect "unsettled weather" including "rain, snow, or a wintry mix depending on the eventual track of the low." The weather service stressed that if there is any accumulation, it would be very light.

Traveling this holiday season

Bradley International Airport posted on its website several tips for ensuring a smooth process.

The Connecticut Airport Authority said in a statement that it expects near pre-pandemic travel volumes to continue at Bradley International Airport into the new year. During the last week of December, the airport will have a special themed visit from the Bradley Buddies Therapy Dog team. A visit from Santa along with a photo opportunity is also planned.>>>Read their holiday travel tips here.

Metro-North also announced its revised Christmas and New Year's schedule, which you can view by clicking here.

See also: CT Introduces Digital Vaccination Cards As COVID-19 Cases Climb

Extended forecast details for coastal sections of southern Connecticut:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Friday Night: Rain likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Extended forecast details for interior sections of southern Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight: A chance of freezing rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Light north wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Friday Night: Snow likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Extended forecast details for northern sections of Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tonight: A slight chance of freezing rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Light north wind becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night: A chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Christmas Day: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.