Special Weather Statement Issued For Hartford, Tolland Counties

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties this morning as some patchy freezing drizzle is expected to last through 9 a.m. which will cause slippery road conditions.

The National Weather Service says, "A brief period of patchy freezing drizzle will be possible through 9 am which may make for slippery travel on untreated surfaces. Temperatures will continue to rise above freezing and precipitation comes to an end, ending the threat of icing. Travelers should slow down and avoid sudden braking. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely this morning."

And another icy mess is in the forecast, the NWS cautions for this weekend.

"A mixture of snow, sleet, and rain develops Saturday night and changes to rain by Sunday morning. Ice accumulation is possible during this time."

Extended forecast:

Today
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
A chance of rain and sleet before 10pm, then rain. Low around 33. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Sunday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 50. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.