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Timeline of Nor’easter Impact to Connecticut Weather Today: Latest Update
It's going to be an interesting weather day as we'll see some snow rain, and gusty winds. We take an hour-by-hour look across the state.
A powerful nor’easter will hit Connecticut Thursday, and you’re going to need an umbrella as opposed to a snow shovel unless you live in the higher elevations of northern Connecticut. Everyone should see some snowflakes this morning before a quick changeover to rain for most of the state.
The only areas of the state under an advisory of any kind are Hartford and Tolland counties, which were issued a “Special Weather Statement” by the National Weather Service. In northeast Connecticut snow could accumulate 1-3 inches in higher-elevation spots. In the lower-elevation spots of Hartford and Tolland counties it’s possible you could see up to an inch of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
For the rest of the state we’ll see a heavy, raw rain and strong gusty winds Thursday and Thursday night, which could end as some snow tonight too.
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WTNH News 8 meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote, “Snow and sleet to start this morning changing over to rain. It will be a rainy and raw afternoon with rain heavy at times. The rain may try to end is a little bit of snow this evening. Windy & dry Friday.”
NBC Connecticut meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan wrote, “No real change in the forecast... an impressive storm will develop but it will be unimpressive in our backyard. Some slushy accumulation in the hills but most of us won't get much of anything.” You can ready Ryan's updated weather blog on NBC Connecticut here.
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Timeline of today’s Nor’easter in Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Connecticut coast: A chance of snow before 9 a.m. then a rain and snow mix until 10 a.m. After 10 a.m. it’s plan rain with high temps in the low 40s. Winds gust up to 35 mph. No snow accumulation here on the coast from Greenwich to New London.
Rain may change back to snow before 9 p.m. and could linger until midnight but again no accumulation expected. Winds still strong.
Interior sections of southern Connecticut: Snow likely until 11 a.m. After 12 p.m. it’s all rain with highs near 40 degree. The wind chill factor makes it feel like 40 degree. Winds gusting up to 23 mph. In inland parts of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties we could see up to an inch of snow.
The rain may change back to snow before 7 p.m. and then there could be some light snow from 7 p.m. until midnight. Temps plummet to 28 degrees and winds stay strong at 25 mph.
Hartford and Tolland counties: Snow is expected to overspread the region between 8-10 a.m. and the snow will change to rain by noon in the lower elevation spots with up to an inch of snow possible here. The high temp in the lower elevation areas will be around 40 but the wind is less of an issue here.
In the higher terrain areas, snow could accumulate 1-3 inches before a changeover to rain. Also the rain will transition back to snow tonight around 8 p.m. for all of Hartford and Tolland counties, and it could be heavy for a period of time.
New Year’s Eve and Day forecast for Connecticut:
Partly sunny and temps in the mid to upper 30s on New Year’s Eve. Low temps around midnight will be above freezing at the coast and near the freezing mark inland. There is a slight chance for some snow and or rain after midnight.
On New Year’s Day, a nice winter day with sunshine and temps into the 40s.
Already, there are several snow and rain chances in the forecast for early next week. We’ll continue to update you with the latest details.
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