Snow, Ice Timeline Shifts, New Accumulation Estimates: CT Weather

CONNECTICUT — The timeline for this latest snow and ice storm has shifted somewhat and the precipitation isn't expected to really get going now until after midnight. Everyone should begin as snow before a transition to freezing rain, which is expected to cause numerous problems for the Tuesday morning commute.

The biggest question mark right now centers on the immediate coast and how quickly does the snow and freezing rain turn to plain rain Tuesday morning. Inland and northern sections of the state are looking at a prolonged period of icing.

Connecticut is expected to see a couple of inches of snow and ice accumulation, a little less on the coast, and possibly more in Litchfield County. But again, the biggest concern is the prolonged period of icing in inland and northern sections of the state which is expected to make travel very difficult Tuesday morning.

Once this storm ends, we'll be seeing the coldest temps of the season beginning on Thursday. (Sign Up For Patch's Free Real-Time News Alerts In CT)

Here are the latest advisories for your area:

Connecticut coast: A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued. "A storm system will bring a wintry mix to the region late Monday night into Tuesday. A light accumulation of snow is possible, along with some ice which could result in difficult travel conditions. Winter Weather Advisories may be needed."

Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 2 a.m., then snow and freezing rain likely between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., then freezing rain and sleet after 3 a.m. ... New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Rain and sleet before 11 a.m., then rain between 11 a.m .and 3 p.m., then rain and sleet likely after 3 p.m. New sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Inland sections of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties: A Winter Weather Advisoriy is in effect from 6 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday. "Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to around two tenths of an inch.

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, mainly after 9 p.m. ... New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday: Freezing rain and sleet before 4pm, then a chance of rain and sleet between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of rain, freezing rain, and sleet after 5 p.m. ... New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of around an inch possible."

Hartford, Tolland and Windham county: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. Moderate to heavy snow is expected to be in progress during the start of the Tuesday morning commute, which will be transitioning to sleet and freezing rain from south to north. Motorists planning travel Tuesday morning can expect hazardous travel with snow and ice covered roads along with poor visibility."

Snow, mainly after 2 a.m. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tuesday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 7 a.m., then freezing rain and sleet between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then rain and sleet after 10 a.m. .. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible. A chance of snow and sleet before 7 p.m., then a chance of snow between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Litchfield County: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Snow begins late this evening and continues through early Tuesday morning. Snow will mix with and change to sleet and freezing rain from daybreak Tuesday through Tuesday morning. Mixed precipitation continues through Tuesday afternoon. Mixed precipitation changes briefly to snow Tuesday evening before ending.

Connecticut's Weather Experts Predictions:

WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Pay close attention to this forecast! Quiet and cold for the day today with high temperatures in the 30s. There could be a few flurries in Western or south western Connecticut today, not a big deal. Snow expected to start around midnight tonight. Some heavy snow for a few hours (1” to 4”) then shifting over to ice. I am expecting a big impact from ice tomorrow morning and into Tuesday during the day time. Some power issues too! It might try to switch over to a little bit of rain at the immediate Shoreline. I expect widespread school cancellations tomorrow! Severe cold arriving for Thursday with highs only in the teens and 20s. Make sure you fill your windshield washer fluid today! Also, do you have your scraper ready for tomorrow morning?"