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Special Weather Statement Issued For Southern Connecticut
The National Weather Service is forecasting more snow and ice for southern Connecticut on Friday. Here's how much to expect.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service on Friday morning issued a special weather statement for southern Connecticut, saying pockets of light freezing rain will mix with or change over to a light snow.
"Many locations remain in the mid to upper 20s, which will result in icy conditions, especially on untreated roadways and walkways," the weather service said in a 5:30 a.m. update. "Extreme caution should be taken if traveling early this morning."
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. as an additional 2 inches of snow and ice are possible.
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"Plan on slippery road conditions," the weather service cautioned. "The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute."
Several areas in southern Connecticut have already recorded 5 to 6 inches of snow.
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Here is the major traffic incident as of 6 a.m. in southern Connecticut:
BRIDGEPORT - Truck Accident (Jackknifed) on I-95 Northbound between Exits 27A and 28. The 2 right lanes are closed. Reported Friday, February 19 at 4:41 am.
Morning Commute Advisory Freezing rain + temps = dangerous road conditions. We'll be doing our part & we need motorists to do theirs: plan for extra time & take it slow. Snow flurries are expected to be on & off today, so we'll be busy working to keep the roads safe
— Connecticut Department of Transportation (@CTDOTOfficial) February 19, 2021
Forecast details:
Friday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then rain, snow, and sleet likely between noon and 1pm, then snow likely after 1pm. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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