Winter Storm Watch Issued For Groton

GROTON, CT — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for northern and southern New London County from midnight on Thursday, Jan. 4, through midnight on Friday, Jan. 5, according to the National Weather Service.

As much as six inches of snow or more could fall in the area during the period, and heavy winds are also expected.

From the NWS:

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including the morning and evening commute on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Connecticut and Suffolk County on Long Island.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts between 30 to 40 mph are possible. This may result in blowing and drifting of snow. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Here is the upcoming forecast for Groton from the NWS:

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. West wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 27. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light and variable wind becoming north 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. High near 30. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Breezy.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy.

Saturday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

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