New TV Meteorologist Hired + Several Accidents, Delays In CT

Good Thursday morning Connecticut,

Two more days of 70-degree weather for us, and then the inevitable cooldown comes this weekend. Saturday will feature a mix of clouds and sun and temperatures around 60 degrees and more sun is expected on Sunday with temperatures in the low 60s.

It looks like we may see rain showers Monday and Tuesday of next week.

New TV meteorologist hired

Ryan Breton, a Maine meteorologist for an NBC affiliate there, will be moving to Fox 61 in November. In a social media post, he announced that after nearly 5 years as News Center Maine, he is joining Fox 61 in Hartford.

"I’m filled with gratitude," Breton said on social media. "I’ve had a great run here, thanks to you. We’ve weathered many storms together, from the five tornadoes on July 1, 2017, to the destructive fall wind storms, and dozens of snow events. I gave it my all every day. I tried my best to get it right for all corners of this big state, and explain science in a way you could understand. It’s been an honor.

"There are so many talented, good people I’ve worked with here. I’ll miss our weather team, especially the friendly debates over snowstorm forecasts. I won’t miss waking up at 3AM, but I will miss the morning crew. It will be weird working a snowstorm without the Storm Center music in my ear! I’ll be back (a lot) to visit. We still have a few weeks left together. My last day on the air is November 8."

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Helpful tips

Here are the current conditions across CT's major roadways

THOMPSON - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 50 and 47 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:33 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 21 at 7:14 am.

WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 70 and 71 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 21 at 8:23 am.

HARTFORD - I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 57 and 48 (2.2 miles) because of Crash (3 Vehicle) between Exits 50 and 48. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 21 at 8:20 am.

E. HARTFORD - I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 57 and 48 (2.2 miles) because of Crash (3 Vehicle) between Exits 50 and 48. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 21 at 8:20 am.

EAST HAVEN - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 54 and 52 in effect today until Friday, October 22 at 6:00 am. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, October 20 at 3:08 pm.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 21 and 5 (18.9 miles). Reported Thursday, October 21 at 6:05 am.

WINDSOR - RT 159 CLOSED @ BATCHELDER RD because of Crash (2 Vehicle). Reported Thursday, October 21 at 5:04 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 49 and 41 (10.5 miles). Reported Thursday, October 21 at 6:08 am.

GREENWICH - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 38 and 31 (7.4 miles). Reported Thursday, October 21 at 6:46 am.

E. HARTFORD - Delays. RT2 Westbound is congested between Exits 4 and 2W (0.5 miles). Reported Thursday, October 21 at 7:15 am.

CROMWELL - Road Work on RT9 Southbound Exit 19 Off Ramp, in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, October 21 at 7:20 am.