Snow, Sleet and Slick Travels Expected Through the Night
Snow started falling just before noon Tuesday and state police are urging people who have to drive to slow down and keep an extra distance from other vehicles as they respond to dozens of crashes.
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Snow covers the ground by Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain on Tuedsay afternoon.
State Troopers are already responding to dozens of motor vehicle accidents this afternoon. Please, if you must drive, reduce your speed, keep extra distance between vehicles and stay safe! pic.twitter.com/52JBZLyhM4
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) January 26, 2021
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The amounts of snow aren’t expected to be a lot, but it will coat the roads just in time for the evening commute and could cause slick conditions.
A heavy burst of snow made roads in Hartford slick. Interstate 91 northbound was closed at exit 27 due to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday evening.
Heavy burst of snow in the Hartford area making roads quite slick already. What are you seeing at your house? #nbcct pic.twitter.com/gOY8NrrhE8
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) January 26, 2021
Several schools made the decision to dismiss early or switch to remote learning due to snow.
Light snow just starting to move into western CT. I’m timing out when it arrives in your town coming up on @NBCConnecticut News at 11am. pic.twitter.com/lrF7F1xgQi
— Kaitlyn McGrath (@KaitlynMcGrath) January 26, 2021
The snow will will be light to moderate in intensity by tonight.
After this initial burst of snow the precipitation will becoming lighter and more intermittent through the night. I also expect, even inland, a bit of sleet and freezing rain from time to time as the atmosphere dries out in the temperature range where snow flakes can form. #nbcct pic.twitter.com/EvTUIRv5nQ
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) January 26, 2021
NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists say two to four inches of snow is possible in northern Connecticut while southern parts of the state closer to the shoreline will likely see one to two inches.
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A snowy Tuesday afternoon and evening on the way. We’re expecting 2″-4″ of snow in northern Connecticut and 1″-2″ to the south. Off and on snow will continue into Wednesday. #nbcct pic.twitter.com/deBnvRxoIp
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) January 26, 2021
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Winter weather advisories are in effect. The advisories ends in some counties tomorrow morning and others tomorrow afternoon.
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There is a possibility for early morning snow showers tomorrow. Highs will be in the upper-30s.
A major storm misses us on Thursday.
The governor is directing the state severe cold weather protocol to be activated from Thursday through Sunday.
As wind chill factors are expected to dip into the single digits or lower over the coming days, I’m directing Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol to be activated from Thursday through Sunday.
If you know anyone in need of shelter, call 2-1-1.
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— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) January 26, 2021
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