CT Weather: Snow Estimates Plummet

Two days ago, Connecticut was facing the prospects of between 6-12 inches of snow on the first day of spring.

That was lowered to 3-6 inches of snow on Friday for southern Connecticut and only an inch or two in northern Connecticut, and on Saturday morning the numbers were dropped once again.

Here’s what happened overnight:

The National Weather Service says “it is becoming less likely that a coastal low Sunday into Sunday night will produce significant snowfall across the region.”

But the track is still uncertain and things could change, the weather service cautions. As of right now the highest snow estimates are expected on eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut.

The entire state still has a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sunday because some snow for all of Connecticut is still likely. No advisories or watches have been issued though as of yet.

So how much snow can we expect on Sunday? (Information via the National Weather Service)

Fairfield and New Haven County:

Snow begins after 12 p.m. Sunday and continues until around 3 a.m. Monday. A total of 1-2 inches of snow is expected.

Middlesex County:

Chance of some snow after 1 p.m. Sunday but most of the snow will fall from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday. A total of 1-2 inches of snow is expected.

New London County:

Chance of snow after 1 p.m. Sunday and most of the snow will fall before 4 a.m. Monday. Parts of New London County could receive up to 3 inches of snow, which for this snow event would be the most in the state.

Hartford and Tolland County:

Snow develops late Saturday afternoon and ends around 3 a.m. The area could see 1-2 inches of snow.

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CT’s Weather Experts Offer a Candid Assessment

NBC CT Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan offered this blunt assessment on the evolution of what was once thought to be a potentially major Nor’Easter for Connecticut.

“Time to pull the plug on this storm. All models have trended east - at this point only minor accumulation likely in eastern areas. My forecast the last few days isn't going to win any awards... But people who don't like snow will be happy!,” Hanrahan wrote on Facebook.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said “Good Saturday morning! A major shift south with the snow forecast = much less for Connecticut with low impact. If you have been doing the out to sea dance, it's working.”