Report by Paula Antolini, February 27, 2019, 10:16PM EDT
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow, possibly ending as a period of light freezing rain overnight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and a trace of ice expected.
* WHERE…Interior southern Connecticut.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
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Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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