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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Hartford County

The National Weather Service has just issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area. Here's what to expect.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Hartford County until 1 p.m. this afternoon.

In the announcement the NWS says:

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle or freezing rain.

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* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any amount of ice accumulation will lead to slippery travel on untreated surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Today
A chance of drizzle before noon, then a chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog between 3pm and 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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