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Initial Snowfall Estimates Made for Connecticut's 'Major Nor'Easter' Sunday
The National Weather Service's latest update indicates a significant snowstorm is becoming more likely Sunday into Monday.
It looks like this is really going to happen, snow that is, and possibly lots of it on Sunday for Connecticut.
The National Weather Service has just issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for all of Connecticut for isolated thunderstorms ending this evening, possibly including some hail and gusty winds.
But all eyes are turning toward Sunday into Monday as the National Weather Service states that for southern Connecticut, which consists of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties that a “coastal low could bring at least 6 inches of snow to the tri-state from Sunday into Monday.”
“The snow could mix with rain over mainly coastal areas near the start of the event,” the National Weather Service states.
For parts a bit northern in Hartford and Tolland counties, “significant” snow is possible there.
The weather service states that “a coastal storm may bring significant snow possibly mixing with rain to southern New England late Sunday into Monday.”
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When will the snow start Sunday?
It looks like the snow will start to fall after 12 p.m. in parts of the state and everywhere should see snow by 3 p.m. The snow is expected to continue to increase in intensity throughout the day and evening and end late Monday morning.
The CT weather experts
NBC CT Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan wrote on Facebook that “We're more confident a major nor'easter will impact us Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. There are still a few options on the table including heavy snow, a heavy mix, and least likely the out to sea/glancing blow scenario.”
WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote on Facebook that “High impact snow event likely late Sunday-Early Monday! Just reviewed new data-Euro model adding to confidence!”
It’s time to find that shovel you moved to the back of the shed and get the snowblower ready to go one more time.
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