Southern CT Weather: Icy Roads Possible, Bitter Cold Arrives

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for southern Connecticut Friday.

The weather service said to anticipate icy spots on untreated roads this morning and wind chills will approach zero Friday morning too.

"Icy spots are possible early this morning due to standing water from recent precipitation and temperatures well below freezing. Motorists should exercise caution if into the morning commute," the weather service said of southern Connecticut.

Concerning coastal sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service said, "North winds of 10 to 15 mph and falling temperatures will result in wind chills dropping near zero in spots early this morning. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves to minimize exposure to the wind."

And for inland sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service said, "North winds around 10 mph and falling temperatures will result in wind chills around 5 below zero during the early morning hours. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves to minimize exposure to the wind."

And as you can see below in the extended forecast, temperatures will remain freezing cold for at least the next seven days. Our next snow chance appears to be Monday night and Tuesday.

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Here are the extended forecast details:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. North wind around 6 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Wednesday Night; Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 25.