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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For CT Shoreline Towns

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for coastal sections of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London.

A winter weather advisory has been issued.
A winter weather advisory has been issued. (Patch graphic)

Information via the National Weather Service:

For coastal towns in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London County.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. If you've been wondering where the snow is, it's still coming, according to the weather service, but it's expected to arrive later, starting after 7 a.m. now. Many school districts have announced closures due to the expected timing of the snow.

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  • WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
  • WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties.
  • WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
  • IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The precipitation may briefly begin as rain before changing to snow by 7 am as temperatures fall below freezing. The advisory has been issued due to the potential high impact of snow falling during the morning rush hour.

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Here are the extended forecast details:

Today
Rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow between 1pm and 3pm. Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. North wind around 11 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind around 9 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 16.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

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