Connecticut Weather: Latest Details On Snow This Weekend

There’s one thing that is apparent about Saturday’s snow forecast for Connecticut and that is no one knows how much we’re going to get at this time but it doesn’t look like you need to cancel your plans either.

What everyone agrees upon is that this isn’t going to be a major snowstorm and the computer models are currently all over the place with some suggesting a coating to a couple of inches, while others point to a possibility of six inches in some places.

Here’s the latest thinking from Connecticut’s meteorologists and the National Weather Service. WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Bruce DePrest said “this will not be a strong storm, but some snow appears likely.” Snow would likely not stick until near dark or around 7 p.m., he said.

Some snow and rain may fall in the mid afternoon hours but likely won’t stick to the roads. (To signup and receive free news and weather alerts from your hometown in Connecticut click here.)

As for potential accumulation, computer models are all over the place, with some suggesting a coating to two inches and some even up to six inches, DePrest said. Fox 61 suggests we could be looking at a few inches of accumulation Saturday, largely at night.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Kevin Arnone suggested earlier on Thursday that 2-4 inches of snow is possible as an initial accumulation estimate.

At noon Thursday, NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said, “Interesting setup for the weekend. Right now it doesn't look particularly exciting but any time an upper level low dives south of Connecticut it's worth watching as funny things can happen on the northern and northwestern flank of those things. Stay tuned!”

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And the National Weather Service predicts this for Connecticut on Saturday:

Fairfield County: Up to two inches max. Snow and rain starts after 2 p.m. Saturday and may be a mix until the evening. A changeover to all snow is expected Saturday night before it tapers off early Sunday.

New Haven County: A half inch during the evening and an inch or two at night and overnight before it ends early Sunday. The precipitation may start as a mix after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Middlesex County: Interior sections around one inch total and up to two inches on the coast. Snow again starts after 2 p.m. and may start as a mix.

New London County: One to two inches of snow is possible. A mix is likely in the mid afternoon and then it changes to snow in the evening hours.

Hartford County: A mix after 4 p.m. and then all snow from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The National Weather Service doesn’t specify an accumulation estimate here.

Tolland County: Chance of snow Saturday afternoon. A half inch of accumulation expected. More snow from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. No estimate of snow given for that time period.

Litchfield County: Snow possible after 2 p.m. and of and on through the evening. No snow accumulation estimate provided.