Fair 34°
Tag:

icy conditions

Weather
Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures
Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures The arrival of a massive winter storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has caused hazardous travel conditions and many school closures throughout the region on Friday, Feb. 25. The wide area where icy conditions are causing slippery travel conditions are shown in the first image above. A look at the types of precipitation by area on Friday, Feb. 25 are shown in the second image above: Rain/snow/ice (in pink), snow (blue), and rain/showers (green). Click on the second image above for a look at the types of precipitation the storm will bring, with rain in green, rain/snow…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing
Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing A large-scale and massive winter storm moving across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that is expected to cause hazardous driving conditions followed by icy conditions over the weekend after a drop in temperatures. The storm will sweep through this region Thursday night, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 4, as a cold front will move in with "quickly falling temperatures behind it," according to the National Weather Service. Dangerous travel conditions will stretch from a large portion of Pennsylvania to the Hudson Valley of New York and Massachusetts, according to Acc…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow, Ice Now Expected During Strong Storm Ushering In New Year Snow, Ice Now Expected During Strong Storm Ushering In New Year
Snow, Ice Now Expected During Strong Storm Ushering In New Year There is now an increasing likelihood of snowfall and icy conditions for most of the region for a strong storm system that will sweep through the region from New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Tuesday, Dec. 29 will become sunny after noontime with the high temperature around 40 degrees and wind-chill values between 25 and 30 degrees, with wind gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. It will be clear and cold overnight with a low temperature around 20 degrees. Wednesday, Dec. 30 will also gradually become sunny after a cloudy start. The high temperature will be around 40 degrees with wind-chil…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash
Woman Traveling At Unsafe Speed Injured As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames After I-84 Crash A driver was injured after her car crashed and was engulfed in flames on I-84. Police say the car was heading eastbound on the interstate in East Fishkill on Monday, Dec. 30 when it went off the roadway into the center median and caught fire. They say the 41-year-old driver was apparently going at an unsafe speed in icy conditions. The Southeast woman was taken to Danbury Hospital with minor injuries.

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Lead To Freeze-Up In Area Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Lead To Freeze-Up In Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Lead To Freeze-Up In Area Projected snowfall totals have been released for the storm that will sweep through the area early this week, ushering in a freeze-up and a new round of Arctic air. Projected snowfall totals from the storm show generally 1 to 3 inches for most of the area, with 3 to 6 inches farther to the west, from Tuesday night, Jan. 29 into Wednesday morning, Jan. 30. (See first image above.) There is a chance of snow overnight Monday into Tuesday prior to the stronger storm. A dusting is possible up until around noon Tuesday. Rain is then likely in the afternoon Tuesday on a mostly …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay This page will be updated with new announcements. Check back for those updates.

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Weather
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  Temperatures falling below freezing Thursday night through the early morning Friday will result in the refreezing of melting of snow, the National Weather Service said. This will create black ice and icy conditions on any untreated roadways, especially secondary roadways. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. The overnight low will be around 30 degrees. Temps will climb to the mid-40s Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers after noon. Wind-chill values between 25 and 35 early. Check b…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Openings Schools Announce Delayed Openings
Schools Announce Delayed Openings The following Fairfield County school districts have announced delayed openings for Thursday, Feb. 8 as a result of icy conditions in the aftermath of Wednesday's storm. Bethel, two-hour delay Brookfield, two-hour delay Danbury, two-hour delay Monroe, two-hour delay New Fairfield, two-hour delay Newtown, two-hour delay Ridgefield, two-hour delay Sherman, two-hour delay Check back for updates.

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Weather
Melting Snow To Refreeze Tonight, Creating Icy Conditions In Ridgefield Melting Snow To Refreeze Tonight, Creating Icy Conditions In Ridgefield
Melting Snow To Refreeze Tonight, Creating Icy Conditions In Ridgefield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Tuesday may have felt relatively pleasant in Fairfield County compared to last week, with temperatures warming to near 40, but a drop in temperature after sunset tonight will result in icy conditions on roads and walkways. Temperatures will drop to below freezing after the sun goes down, and by 6 to 7 p.m., temperatures will start falling into the 20s. Standing water from snow that has melted will refreeze, resulting in icy conditions on untreated walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. Use extra caution if you're out Tuesday evening, and clear away slush and…

SHARE

by Casey Donahue