ALERTS: There is a winter storm warning in effect for western Connecticut due to high-impact snowfall expected.

FORECAST:

The forecast is straightforward — a snowstorm is on the way. The general consensus is 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight after 6 p.m., ending by 6 a.m.

Snowfall totals could be higher in a snow band likely to develop over Fairfield County later in the evening. The worst of the storm is expected between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Plan to shovel Saturday morning as snow showers linger. The snow will be fluffy and light, allowing it to accumulate quickly, especially early in the storm.

Conditions will wrap up by noon Saturday with some sunshine emerging, but cold and brisk weather.

Sunday looks dry and partly sunny before clouds return in the evening. Temperatures will be in the 30s.

Rain arrives overnight Sunday into Monday morning with milder conditions.