Special Weather Statement Issued For Southern CT, Numerous Delays On The Roads

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the potential of black ice this morning. There are already long delays reported on I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. (See below for those details).

"Lightening winds and clearing skies are allowing temperatures to drop quickly this morning," the National Weather Service said in its special weather statement. "Much of the area will likely see temperatures below freezing by sunrise if not already. These freezing temperatures combined with overnight precipitation and snowmelt have already caused areas of black ice. Black ice is expected to become more widespread by sunrise. Use caution if traveling this morning as black ice can make conditions very slick and potentially hazardous. Leave extra room between you and the car in front of you. Additionally, pedestrians should use caution walking on any untreated surfaces."

Issues on the roads this morning via the CT DOT:

NEWTOWN - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 11 and 9 (1.9 miles). Reported Thursday, February 26 at 8:18 am.

CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 19 (5.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 8:46 am.

NORWALK - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 15 and 6 (9.0 miles). Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:19 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 27 and 25 (1.5 miles). Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:23 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 17A and 10 (3.6 miles). Reported Thursday, February 26 at 6:10 am.

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Here are extended forecast details via the National Weather Service for southern Connecticut:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light north wind.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Light south wind.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.