Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From Noon Wednesday To 10 a.m. Thursday

National Weather Service forecasters say that a tricky weather pattern is moving in to the region Wednesday and Wednesday night, as a low pressure system moves out towards us from the middle of the country.

The northern parts of the state could experience both snow and sleet, the NWS says. An earlier winter storm watch has been changed to a winter weather advisory, with about two to three inches of snow and sleet accumulation expected for interior portions of the state. There may be trace amounts of ice from freezing rain, but slightly warmer temperatures than previously forecast have lowered the snow amounts by one to two inches as of late Tuesday, the NWS says.

"At this time, it appears that metro New Jersey, Long Island and New York City will generally see a rain event," the NWS says. "However, some frozen precipitation could mix in with the rain at the onset and again as temperatures cool a bit in the night" Wednesday.

A winter weather advisory remained in effect for for local areas as of late Tuesday.

"Snow should develop late Wednesday morning into Wednesday afternoon across the advisory area from west to east," the NWS says. "The snow will mix with sleet. In addition, there may be some pockets of freezing rain Wednesday afternoon and evening. This wintry mix is expected Wednesday night before the precipitation changes over to rain Thursday morning."

The NWS says the combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain could make travel dangerous Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. "A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties," the NWS says. "Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. And use caution with driving."

The forecast for Killingworth, Durham and Middlefield is as follows:

Hazardous weather condition(s):

Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. North wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then snow. High near 39. Southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain and snow before 8pm, then rain and sleet. Low around 31. East wind between 10 and 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: Rain and sleet likely before 7am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45. North wind between 3 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 7 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

The forecast for the Madison shoreline and Clinton is as follows:

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. North wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 41. Southeast wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 34. East wind between 10 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 8 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy and breezy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.