After a sunny and pleasant day Friday in Connecticut, rain and accumulating snow is expected this weekend before deep freeze next week, weather service says.

The forecast then said that Sunday night has a 50% chance of snowfall. The forecaster's discussion said that some parts of Connecticut and the tri-state area may be affected by the northern side of the precipitation shield, providing the possibility for some light snow, primarily for the coastal areas.

Connecticut will see periods of rain and some snow later Saturday and Sunday this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service and European global models show increasing chances of snow in Florida on Monday and Tuesday night.

Snow showers will develop Thursday in Connecticut with a dusting possible in some areas, weather service said.

Light snow is expected Saturday morning in Connecticut that may cause slippery roads conditions, the weather service said.