Posted: Feb 29, 2012 6:42 AM EST Updated: Feb 29, 2012 7:25 AM EST
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for most of Connecticut ahead of some nasty weather that's expected to move into the state by Wednesday afternoon.
All of Connecticut is included in the advisories, with the exception of the immediate shore, which is expected to see mostly rain from this weather event, according to Early Warning Weather meteorologist Scot Haney.
Haney said a fairly vigorous storm will track into the upper Midwest on Wednesday and a warm front will progress northward along the eastern seaboard. As that happens, Haney said, a secondary storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic Coast on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. That will keep the warm front well to the south of Long Island. Additionally, a strong high pressure system will be hunkered in over eastern Canada. That will keep a cold northeasterly flow in place. As that Midwest storm moves into our area by noontime, it's going to get quite messy.
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain can be expected throughout the day Wednesday and Wednesday evening.
Haney said the snow may fall at a moderate to heavy clip on Wednesday afternoon, which will make the evening commute a mess.
Several inches of snow will likely accumulate before there is a transition to a wintry mix.
Haney said freezing rain could potentially be an issue Wednesday night and Thursday morning, especially over the northern half of the state.
Snowfall amounts could range anywhere from 1 to 2 inches along the shore, to 2 to 5 inches inland.
Some areas of Litchfield County, especially the Litchfield hills could see 6 or more inches of snow.
All of Connecticut is included in the advisories, with the exception of the immediate shore, which is expected to see mostly rain from this weather event, according to Early Warning Weather meteorologist Scot Haney.
Haney said a fairly vigorous storm will track into the upper Midwest on Wednesday and a warm front will progress northward along the eastern seaboard. As that happens, Haney said, a secondary storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic Coast on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. That will keep the warm front well to the south of Long Island. Additionally, a strong high pressure system will be hunkered in over eastern Canada. That will keep a cold northeasterly flow in place. As that Midwest storm moves into our area by noontime, it's going to get quite messy.
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain can be expected throughout the day Wednesday and Wednesday evening.
Haney said the snow may fall at a moderate to heavy clip on Wednesday afternoon, which will make the evening commute a mess.
Several inches of snow will likely accumulate before there is a transition to a wintry mix.
Haney said freezing rain could potentially be an issue Wednesday night and Thursday morning, especially over the northern half of the state.
Snowfall amounts could range anywhere from 1 to 2 inches along the shore, to 2 to 5 inches inland.
Some areas of Litchfield County, especially the Litchfield hills could see 6 or more inches of snow.
6 comments:
We all have had a very mild winter this year, well except for that freak storm that blew through your area back in.....was it December? Anyway, I don't count winter over until atleast the end of March. I don't want to get my hopes up too soon. LOL
Thank God my area is only getting 1-2". I am ready for spring and it is just a matter of time before the days get warmer.
Winter isn't over till . . . well you get the general idea! We are suppose to get 6-8 tonight in Maine. Time to finally get to use that NEW snowblower!
Our winter is working in reverse! Even the wildlife are confused by it, I believe!
We got a small blast this afternoon, too, but nothing like what's being forecast out your way. Drive Careful!
Thanks All for your comments. It has been a odd winter to say the least.
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