A mixed precipitation storm led to hundreds of school closings across Connecticut on Thursday. The snow began falling in the morning hours and was expected to leave as many as four inches of accumulation in most parts of Connecticut before changing over to a wintry mix by the early afternoon hours,

A winter storm expected to hit the state Thursday will bring snow and ice with it, resulting in school districts around the state having closures and delays.

Snow and sleet accumulations between 1 to 4 inches are expected. Portions of Connecticut could also see a glaze of ice, according to the National Weather Service.