Snowflakes May Usher in the New Year in Connecticut

When was the last time there were snowflakes in the air as the ball dropped on a New Year in Connecticut? Well we may see snowflakes just before midnight tonight in Connecticut and the good news is that it’s not expected to accumulate in any way.

A larger concern is the forecast for Monday, which is hopefully a day off from work for everyone. Already, a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties. The National Weather Service says a “Freezing Rain Advisory” for light icing may be needed for Hartford and Tolland counties late Monday into early Tuesday.

Even southern Connecticut may see a period of ice on Monday morning before a changeover to rain.

Starting on New Year’s Day, the weather does drastically change as temps begin to skyrocket and we finally get out of this deep freeze we were in in December. We may even see temps approaching 50 degrees this coming week.

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Timing of New Year’s Eve Very, Very Light Snow Chance

During the day today we’ll see partly sunny skies and temps near 40 degrees but the wind chill factor will make it feel like it’s 20 to 30 degrees outside. Winds could gust up to 30 mph.

On the immediate Connecticut coast from Greenwich to New London there is a chance of rain and snow showers before 11 p.m. which continues into the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Temps actually don’t decrease and remain above freezing here.

Inland sections of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties: Snow showers are possible between 9 p.m. tonight and midnight. Temps here will be just above freezing.

Hartford and Tolland counties: The best chance for a coating of snow will come here. Snow is possible before midnight and then a mix with rain from midnight until 3 a.m. and then a slight chance of some snow after 3 a.m. The National Weather Service says little or no snow accumulation expected.

A Warm Up

New Year’s Day: Sunshine and a high temp near 46 at the coast, 43 degrees inland, and 40 degrees in northern Connecticut.

Monday: Some ice at the coast until 9 a.m. and then some rain. Mostly cloudy high near 40.

Inland there may be some ice and sleet until 11 a.m. and then some rain. High temp near 40.

In Hartford and Tolland counties freezing rain is more of a concern in the afternoon and evening hours of Monday. Temps stay around the freezing mark for most of the day here.

Tuesday: Rain, high near 50.

Wednesday: Great weather day, sunshine and temps around 50 degrees.

Have a happy and safe New Year!

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