Snow Projections Rise Again For Connecticut, Nasty Morning Commute Ahead

From what was expected to be a nuisance, Friday’s forecast now calls for up to 9 inches of snow in parts of Connecticut.

Snow accumulation predictions have jumped significantly from this morning’s forecast for the entire state.

The timing remains largely the same with snow expected to begin falling after midnight and ending late morning or into early Friday afternoon in Middlesex and New London counties. The heaviest accumulation is scheduled for Friday morning’s commute and it’s likely to impact schools across Connecticut.

Here are the revised estimated snow totals:

Fairfield County, which was to see no accumulation initially, is now expected to receive 4-6 inches.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Fairfield County for 4-6 inches of snow by the National Weather Service and possibly higher amounts. The weather service at 9 p.m. Thursday hiked snowfall projections even higher to the current 4-6 inches.

The weather service cautions that traveling will be hazardous during the morning commute and winds could also gust up to 30 mph.

New Haven and Middlesex counties, which were looking at 1-3 inches of snow initially, is now expected to receive 4-6 inches in New Haven County and 5-8 inches in Middlesex County.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for New Haven County and a Winter Storm Warning for Middlesex County.

Four to six inches of snow is predicted for New Haven County, and 5-8 inches of snow in Middlesex County. Higher amounts are possible in certain locations, the National Weather Service writes. The weather service at 9 p.m. Thursday hiked snowfall projections even higher for both Middlesex and New Haven counties.

Travel is also expected to be hazardous here especially during the morning commute, the National Weather Service writes.

Hartford and Tolland counties have been issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for 2-4 inches of snow. The weather service predicts the snow will be heavy at times during Friday’s morning commute and it ends around midday.

A Winter Storm Warning has just been issued by the National Weather Service for New London County for 5-8 inches and higher amounts is possible. The weather service dropped its initial advisory and changed it to a warning around 9 p.m. Thursday. New London and Windham counties were always expected to receive the most snow in this storm.

Here is the very latest thoughts on the snow from local meteorologists:

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney wrote “Many of you have seen our map showing not much snow for a good portion of the state. New information coming in right now points to more snow for more of the state. Delays and cancellations are likely.

“The storm has a LOT of moisture with it and it’s tracking closer to the coast. We will have an update accumulation map soon, but some indications are that several inches of snow could fall all the way back through Central CT. There will be a heavy band somewhere east …. Gotta love New England. More to come, stay tuned!,” Sweeney wrote on social media.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan wrote on social media that, “All computer models continue to show a more expansive snow shield. We expect to make major changes to our accumulation forecast shortly. Bottom line - prepare to shovel Friday morning.”

News 12 Meteorologist Garett Argianas wrote, “From the 50s this afternoon to snow. It’ll be a much different picture by morning!”

And there could be a Nor’Easter early next week. Winter is apparently not over yet.