Snowfall predictions decrease for state

After several days of anticipation, the day of the snowstorm is finally here.

But for some parts of the state, forecasts Saturday look far different from forecasts earlier in the week. The length of the storm is expected to be shorter than initially anticipated and the total snowfall is expected to fall below what meteorologists were predicting a few days ago.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of the state until 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Despite the storm being downgraded, there is still danger and risk that comes with it. Travel will be difficult, and in some places dangerous, on slippery, snow-covered roads. Officials are asking residents to stay off the roads during the storm if possible.

Forecasts are calling for 1 to 4 inches of snow and sleet across much of southern Connecticut.

With the storm on the horizon, Gov. Ned Lamont announced he would hold a winter storm news briefing from the state Emergency Operations Center in Hartford at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Southwestern Connecticut should expect to seen between 1 and 4 inches of snow.

Some airlines started changing their schedules earlier Saturday and more adjustments were made throughout the afternoon to the evening schedules.

There are various canceled flights, primarily arrivals, because of the predicted weather conditions.

New Haven Mayor Toni Harp said the city departments and workers are prepared for the storm.

A parking ban is in effect downtown, on posted snow emergency routes and all residential areas as of midnight Sunday.

No parking is allowed on either side of the street in downtown and on snow emergency routes. No odd side of the street parking is allowed in residential areas. Parking is prohibited 25 feet from any fire hydrant, intersection, bus stop or crosswalk.

More than 40 snowplowing vehicles are standing by awaiting the storm. Those vehicles will clear the city’s 221 miles of roads — including 818 individuals streets and roads, many of which have been pre-treated with a de-icing solution or brine.