Connecticut Coastal Storm Could Bring Snow, Here’s What to Expect

A developing coastal storm is lining up to give Connecticut a taste of wintry weather starting Wednesday afternoon. Expect a mix of rain, gusty winds, and some slushy snow for the northwestern hills.

Most shoreline and inland communities will see mainly rain. Higher elevations in Litchfield County could briefly turn white before the system moves out, and a colder, breezy pattern settles in for the rest of the week.

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Midweek Coastal Storm: What Connecticut Can Expect

The National Weather Service says there’s about an 80% chance of rain after 4 p.m. Wednesday for much of the state. From Stamford and Bridgeport along the shoreline to Hartford and New Britain inland, this system arrives during the late afternoon and evening commute.

Visibility will drop, and travel will slow down. Wind will be a factor too.

Gusts could reach up to 28 mph, especially near the coast and in the higher terrain. While these aren’t damaging winds, the combo of rain and gusts will make it feel raw and unsettled from New Haven to Norwich.

Rain for Most, Slushy Snow for the Northwest Hills

The best shot at snow is northwest of I-84, mainly in the higher elevations of Litchfield County. Areas around Torrington and the hill towns could see up to an inch of slushy accumulation, mostly on grassy and elevated surfaces.

Road temperatures and marginal air temps should keep most main roads just wet. Still, drivers in the northwest corner need to watch for changing conditions on back roads, especially after dark.

This is one of those events where lawns and decks turn white, but plows generally stay parked. Not a big deal unless you’re out on those rural roads at night.

Day-by-Day Connecticut Weather Breakdown

Once the midweek system moves out, the weather shifts into a colder, mostly dry stretch for much of Connecticut. There could be a few chances for flurries or light snow showers, but nothing major right now.

Thursday: Clearing but Cold and Breezy

By Thursday, the storm pulls away, and any leftover showers quickly taper off. Skies will start to brighten, but it stays chilly with highs in the 30s.

A persistent breeze will make it feel colder, especially in exposed spots from Danbury to Waterbury. That wind’s going to remind us it’s still winter.

Friday: Bright, Dry, and Seasonably Cold

Friday looks quieter. Expect mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs near 33 degrees statewide.

Sunshine will be a welcome sight in cities like Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, though the air will stay crisp. Travel and outdoor plans should go smoothly—Friday’s shaping up to be one of the better days this week, even if it’s cold.

Saturday: Mildest Day Before Another Chance of Snow

Saturday stands out as the mildest day in this stretch. Look for partly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the 35–40 degree range from the shoreline through interior towns like Manchester and Meriden.

By late Saturday night, another disturbance approaches. There’s about a 30% chance of snow showers developing overnight into early Sunday morning.

Any snow that falls looks light at this point, but it’s enough to make things slick for early travelers, especially inland. Not a big storm, but worth watching.

Sunday: Colder, Cloudier, and Still Breezy

Whatever light snow showers we get early Sunday should taper off. The day itself will feel wintry across Connecticut.

Skies trend mostly cloudy, and highs will only reach the lower 30s. Winds could gust up to 24 mph, adding a sharp edge to the cold from the Fairfield County shoreline up through Hartford and into the hills of Litchfield County.

If you’re heading out, bundle up. It’ll be doable, but not exactly pleasant.

Storm Track Uncertainty: Why the Forecast May Still Shift

One thing to keep in mind with this coastal storm: its exact track remains uncertain. Forecast models still can’t agree if the system will move close enough to the New England shoreline to boost rain and wind, or if it’ll slide farther offshore and spare Connecticut some impacts.

What Meteorologists Are Watching

Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on new model runs over the next day or so. If the track hugs the coast, places like New London and Milford might see steadier rain, while the northwest hills could get a better shot at some accumulating snow.

But if the system stays farther offshore, the state will probably just catch the edge of it. That means lighter precipitation and less wind overall.

So, for folks from Stamford up to Torrington, here’s what you can expect: a wet and sometimes gusty Wednesday. Thursday turns colder and breezy.

Friday looks bright but still pretty chilly. Saturday should feel milder, but Sunday brings back colder, cloudier weather with a quick shot at some snow showers to end the weekend.

Here is the source article for this story: Coastal Storm Emerges: Here’s What It Means For Snow In CT

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