CT Weather: Updated Snow Accumulation Estimates For Friday Storm

CONNECTICUT — It looks like Connecticut will see its first widespread snowstorm of winter on Friday.

Confidence is increasing that the entire state will see snow on the ground Friday morning. A general 2-4 inches of snow is currently forecast, and it appears that the precipitation will be all snow. Some areas in the eastern part of the state could see up to six inches total, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm will be quick-moving and should begin after midnight Thursday and end late Friday morning.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for southern Connecticut by the weather service.

"Low pressure is expected to produce a round of snow late Thursday night into Friday. Although there is still some certainty regarding the exact track, timing, and intensity of the system, a general 2 to 4 inch snowfall is expected across the area. The snowfall is expected to impact the Friday morning commute."

Here are current predictions from the National Weather Service on how much snow you can expect based on where you are:

Fairfield County:

I-95 corridor:

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Interior sections:

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

New Haven County:

I-95 corridor

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Interior sections:

Thursday Night: Snow after 1am. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Middlesex County:

Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

New London County:

Thursday Night: Snow after 1am. Low around 27. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

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Hartford County:

Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday
Snow, mainly before 9am. High near 34. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tolland County:

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 31. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Windham County:

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Litchfield County:

Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday: Snow likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light north wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Here's what CT's weather experts predict: