New Freeze Warning Issued For Bridegport As Cold Snap Continues

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Don't be fooled by those sunny skies -- it's frigid out there. And, brrrr, it's going to stay that way until at least Thursday in Fairfield County.

Icicles are everywhere after an icy, wet snowfall across the region.
Photo Credit: *Karen Tensa*

K Reakes

04/05/2016 11:00 a.m.

But don't despair, although there is a freeze warning for Tuesday night, at least there's no snow in the forecast.

For those who like to keep track of the snow and ice: 4 inches of snow was measured in New Fairfield on Monday from the storm. The ice measured in at Danbury Airport at 0.12 inches; Bridgeport Airport at 0.11 inches; Sandy Hook at 0.10 inches; and New Fairfield at 0.03 inches.

Residents will want to be prepared for the freeze warning in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday, bringing with it temperatures in the upper 20s to the lower teens during the early morning hours.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. North wind around 14 mph.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Thursday: Showers. High near 56. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Thursday night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

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