Parts of Connecticut are expected to see two to four inches of snow, and higher elevation areas in the state may get up to five inches. "Snow is expected to cover the area," Wunsch said.

On Thursday, the weather service says, the chance of precipitation is 100 percent, with the likelihood of it becoming all rain after noon and a high near 39. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch is possible. Snow is also forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the weekend in Connecticut. See the expected snowfall