Connecticut Weather: Surprise Snow Causes Numerous Accidents

Well no one saw this surprise snow accumulation coming. Up until yesterday it appeared we would at worst see a coating to less than one inch of snow in some towns and now the National Weather Service isn't ruling out up to six inches in a few locations.

The surprise snow led to hundreds of schools delaying this morning and has caused several major accidents on the highway. If you're wondering what is left of this snow, the answer is still plenty in some areas. The National Weather Service has a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. for southern New Haven County, and all of Middlesex and New London counties.

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Long Island, Southeastern Connecticut and Southern New Haven County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

Areas in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties and northern New Haven County will see the least amount of additional snow as up to one inch more of snow and the snow ends by noon.

For Hartford and Tolland counties, the weather service says in a Special Weather Statement, "Light to moderate snowfall continues across much of southern New England this morning. With cold temperatures, even the light snow is likely to stick on area roadways. An additional coating to as much as 2 more inches of snow are possible until it tapers off. This will make conditions on untreated surfaces slippery through the morning commute. Those traveling this morning are urged to use caution and allow for extra travel time.

Most of the snow tapers off after 12 p.m. statewide though some flurries are possible this afternoon too.

According to the state DOT as of 8:30 a.m. these are the current incidents on Connecticut highways:

WESTPORT - Disabled Vehicle (Motor Vehicle) on RT15 Southbound between Exits 44 and 42. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 30 at 8:29 am.

EAST HADDAM - The East Haddam Swing Bridge remains closed to marine traffic until further notice. Reported Tuesday, January 30 at 6:00 am.

I-395: MONTVILLE - Tractor Trailer Accident (Overturned Box Truck) on I-395 Southbound between Exits 9 and 6. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 30 at 6:49 am.

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