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Special Weather Statement Issued For Southern CT Wednesday: What To Know
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The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for all of southern Connecticut.
"Snow currently moving through the area may come down briefly heavy at times, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with locally up to 3 inches
possible. When encountering the heavy snow, slow down, use headlights, and leave extra room between you and the car in front of you," the weather service said.
The snow should end by midday, and temperatures will approach 40 degrees but it will feel colder with the wind chill factor. There is a 20 percent chance of snow on Thursday and Friday and the weekend look sunny with temperatures around 40 degrees.
"At one point a disturbance later (Thursday) was going to clip CT as it passes to our south (heading out to sea), but now it appears to be a miss. Because of this, tomorrow is now brighter and milder with highs near 40. Friday, we end the week with abundant sunshine and highs between 40 and 45," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.
And there is a chance for more snow on Monday and Tuesday.
"Also, we’ll be monitoring the potential for snow Monday into Tuesday. There is a lot of uncertainty this far out regarding timing, and potential impacts... so stay tuned!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.
See also: Man Fatally Struck By Truck While Cleaning Snow Off Vehicle: Police
Travel issues via the CT DOT:
NEWTOWN - Crash (Tractor Trailer Vs 1 Veh) on I-84 Westbound between Exits 11 and 10. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, February 25 at 10:00 am.
MERIDEN - Crash (Motor Vehicle) on I-91 Southbound between Exits 20 and 19. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, February 25 at 10:13 am.
CROMWELL - Crash (Motor Vehicle) on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 20. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, February 25 at 10:20 am.
CROMWELL - RT 9 Northbound Exit 25 0FFRAMP Ramp CLOSED because of Crash. Reported Wednesday, February 25 at 9:00 am.
Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:
Today: Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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