National Weather Service: Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from Midnight Tonight to Noon EST Friday, 3 to 5 inches of Snow Predicted

Report by Paula Antolini, January 6, 2022, 5:00PM EDT

Hazardous Weather Outlook, National Weather Service New York NY, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022:

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…

National Weather Service New York NY, 448 PM EST Thu Jan 6 2022,

Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to noon EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

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Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of sleet between noon and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Tuesday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

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Current conditions at

Danbury, Danbury Municipal Airport: 35°F, 2°C, Fair …

Humidity44%
Wind SpeedW 3 mph
Barometer29.92 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint15°F (-9°C)
Visibility10.00 mi
Last update6 Jan 4:53 pm EST

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