Southern CT Weather: Snow Ends, Advisories, Warnings Cancelled

As of 10 a.m. Friday all weather advisories and warnings have been cancelled concerning last night's major winter snowstorm, the National Weather Service says. Snow is ending this morning and it will be dry for the remainder of the day and for most of the weekend.

"10 am update: Precipitation is winding down and all winter headlines have expired. However, Wind Advisories are still in effect through 12 pm today. Wind gusts of 40-45 mph are still possible along the coast."

A band of heavy snow just over the New York line will be approaching Connecticut soon, according to WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons. So this means a surprise snow-storm that dropped up to 10 inches of snow in certain spots isn't quite done with us yet, especially in inland sections of Fairfield and New Haven counties.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for inland sections of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 10 a.m.

"Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of upto one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph," the National Weather Service says.

And there is a Coastal Flood Warning for the entire Connecticut coastline from Greenwich to Stonington until 9 a.m.

"There is an elevated threat of property damage. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. This will result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.

SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion and flooding with minor damage possible to dune structures during the times of high tide."

And there is a Wind Advisory in effect until noon for the entire coast too.

"WINDS...Northeast becoming northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected."

Once the snow and rain showers end by late morning Friday it will be cold with temps in the low 40s and very windy.

Saturday looks good with sun and temps near 50 degrees while Sunday is cooler with temps in the low 40s. More snow showers are possible Sunday night and into Monday morning. More on that later.

Thursday's snowstorm caused havoc on Connecticut roads all across the state. Numerous highways were shutdown at some point including I-84 in Southbury, I-95 in Greenwich and Stamford. An accident on the Milford Connector forced motorists to sit in their cars for hours. Motorists were stuck approaching the tunnel on Route 15 heading from Woodbridge into Hamden.

Motorists weren't able to travel through the heavy, quick accumulating snow. Numerous cars were found abandoned on highways during the storm.

As of 8:30 a.m. here are the current incidents on the highways in Southern Connecticut:

Delay: I-95

DARIEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 10 and 5 (5.5 miles). Reported Friday, November 16 at 7:39 am.

MILFORD - I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 33 and 40 (6.1 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (1 Vehicle) between Exits 40 and 41. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, November 16 at 8:01 am.
11/16/18, 7:59 AM

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