Today is the first day of spring, but that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear of winter weather. The immediate area is under a winter storm watch beginning 1 a.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday.
According to WDTV Chief Meteorologist Ken Meehan, that means there is potential for significant snowfall that may impact travel.
As we’re still several hours out, the amount of snowfall is questionable, but Meehan said the range is between two and five to six inches of snow. As of 8 p.m. Monday, Meehan said he was still comparing models and said he expects rainfall to start close to midnight, moving in from the Kentucky border.
Rain is expected to turn to snow at sunset, give or take an hour or so. One factor that makes this forecast tricky is the recent warm spell that fell on the area.
“It has to get cold before snow can fall and it has to be cold before snow can start sticking,” Meehan said.
Because weather has been mild, the snow will likely be of the heavy, wet variety. Had the snow fallen after a prolonged period of freezing temperatures, it would more than likely be a light, fluffy snow.
As time closes in, it is quite possible that the winter storm watch will change to a winter weather advisory or winter storm warning, Meehan said.
Though the amount of snow accumulation is still unforseen, the focus should be on potential impact on travel, especially the Wednesday morning commute, advise Bridgeport Police.
The approaching system has potential to be a heavy, wet snow which will cause travel problems and potential power outages in areas that see significant snowfall. This could result in significant traffic delays, school delays and closures.
Stay tuned to Connect-Bridgeport for updated information regarding the approaching snowfall.
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