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MONROE WEATHER UPDATE: Steady Snow to Fall During Tonight's Evening Commute
On the first day of spring, snow will be falling for most of it, and the heaviest will occur during the ride home from work.
Today’s the first day of spring and of course snow will begin falling soon and be at its heaviest for the evening commute home from work.
The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” for Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, which is in effect until early Saturday.
A total of 2-5 inches of snow is predicted to accumulate.
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The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for Hartford and Tolland Counties for the possibility of 1-2 inches of snow.
The weather service predicts hazardous travel conditions are possible due to reduced visibilities and slippery roads.
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WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons writes that snow begins between 12-3 p.m. and more snow will accumulate at the Connecticut shoreline.
He predicts 2-4 inches of snow for Fairfield County and most of New Haven County, but only 1-2 inches of snow for the rest of the state.
NBC Connecticut predicts snow will be at its peak intensity for the afternoon commute home from work, and a total of 2-4 inches of snow for the entire state.
Monroe’s latest hyperlocal forecast from the National Weather Service:
- Today: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
- Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 23. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind around 11 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
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