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Weather Whiplash: Near-Record Warmth, Chance For Sleet, Snow Will Mark Topsy-Turvy Week Weather Whiplash: Near-Record Warmth, Chance For Sleet, Snow Will Mark Topsy-Turvy Week
Weather Whiplash: Near-Record Warmth, Chance For Sleet, Snow Will Mark Topsy-Turvy Week The first week of 2023 will be a topsy-turvy one when it comes to the weather with near-record warmth for this time of year followed by the chance for sleet and snow in some spots in the region. Tuesday, Jan. 3 marks the start of an unsettled weather pattern that will linger through the end of the work week, with rain, showers, and patchy fog at times during that stretch and daytime temperatures topping out in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service. "A northward bulge in the jet stream across the eastern half of the country will allow warm, Gulf air to billow from the South…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted
Wintry Mix Causing Slick Travel, School Closures, Delays; Likely Path Of New Storm Predicted A storm system bringing a mix of sleet and snow to the region is causing slick travel conditions and closures and delayed starts at many school districts. The quick-moving system started out as rain overnight Thursday morning, Jan. 20 before changing to sleet and snow just before daybreak as the temperature fell to around the freezing mark, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 p.m. Thursday. Generally, up to 2 inches of accumulation is expected by midday, with some areas, including central Long Island, expected to see around 3 inches. "Plan on s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County
Freezing Rain, Snow Prompt Winter Weather Advisory For Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Fairfield County until 7 p.m. Monday due to freezing rain and snow expected this afternoon and evening. A brief period of freezing rain is expected for an hour or two before quickly transitioning to sleet and snow, according to the National Weather Service. The freezing rain is expected to impact the evening commute, and a light glaze of ice is expected. While total snow accumulation will be minimal, cold ground temperatures will result in icy roads, particularly on untreated surfaces. Be prepared for slippery roads and u…

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by Casey Donahue