Connecticut Braces for Bitter Cold, Snow

The good news (if you’re not a fan of the snow) is that the forecast accumulation totals have gone down since yesterday’s prediction. Originally one to three inches were predicted to fall on Tuesday, Jan. 6, but the National Weather Service is now calling for less than an inch of snow for most Connecticut towns.

On Tuesday night, temperatures will fall well below freezing across the state. There is a slight chance of snowfall Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon but it won’t accumulate, according to the NWS.

Wednesday’s temperatures won’t get above freezing during the day and the wind may gust as high as 32 mph or more. Wednesday night is the coldest night of the week — forecast temperatures range from zero to 5.

The forecast for Sunday features the highest predicted temperature of the week, at 31 degrees.

Cold Weather Tips

• For information on warming centers, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Connecticut
• Dress in layers
• Cover your skin if you have to be outside and take frequent breaks from the cold
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages — instead, drink hot, sweetened beverages

Visit the CT Department of Public Health website for more cold weather tips.

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