Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Next Storm In CT

There is still a chance of a white Christmas in Connecticut, as a minor storm is forecast to bring some minimal snow accumulation to the state on Tuesday.

Forecasters are calling for a general 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation on Tuesday, but it will be closer to just one inch near the shoreline of southern Connecticut. This is a "weak" system, but it could result in a white Christmas for parts of the state, possibly.

"A weak system is still set to arrive on Tuesday and confidence is increasing for a period of light snow especially in the morning," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "With that in mind, we’ve declared a *First Alert Weather Day* for Tuesday due to potential slick spots which would impact travel.

Timeline for light snow

"The primary impact time is in the morning, but could be extended later in the day," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "There’s still some uncertainty regarding temperatures and if a change to rain occurs, but as of now we’re expecting about 1-3″ of accumulation, with the higher amounts in the higher elevations. The afternoon will bring a possible mix or changeover to rain, especially along the shoreline, which could also limit amounts to 1″ or less. Everything wraps up by Tuesday evening.

Christmas Eve warmup may melt the snow

"Wednesday, Christmas Eve, will feature more sunshine with temperatures around 40. The relatively mild weather continues into Christmas Day with an increase in cloudiness. So whatever snow does fall on Tuesday with either be patchy in nature on the ground still or melted. Boo hoo hoo! By Friday, showers appear likely, but right now will be in the form of rain. Temperatures reach into the 40-45 degree range, several degrees above normal for late December," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

The US National Weather Service Boston MA forecast map shows much of Connecticut receiving 1 to 2 inches of snow but one inch or less at the coast, and possibly 2, 3 or even 4 inches of snow in the higher elevations of Litchfield County. Higher elevations in Hartford and Tolland counties could also receive 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulation.

"Increasing confidence for a period of accumulating snowfall on Tuesday, beginning in the morning and ending in the evening. Accumulations are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches in the interior with localized 4 inch amounts over the higher terrain. Along the south coast, an inch or less is expected," the weather service said.

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

Tuesday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. High near 39. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Light southwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25.

Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Snow. High near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet between 1am and 2am, then a chance of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.