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.

Connecticut is in for a frigid week starting overnight on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.

An arctic blast is set to bring subzero wind chill temperatures in Connecticut. Meteorologists tell us how to prepare.

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

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.

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

Connecticut may see a snowy dusting Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Starting at 3 a.m., a slight chance of snowfall is predicted with a 20% chance of precipitation, according to the NWS. Temperatures are expected to be as low as 24 degrees.

Icy road conditions and wind chills near zero are expected Tuesday in Connecticut after winter storm brought dusting of snow on Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Connecticut and also provided a snow update too.

Temperatures are expected to fall around zero next week, prompting state officials to enact Connecticut's severe cold weather protocol.