Special Weather Statement 12/05/2024 05:26 for Connecticut areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 8:26AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 5, 2024 - 5:26am
Expires: 
December 5, 2024 - 7:00am
Description: 
Accumulating snow, particularly across higher elevations, will taper off through 10 am. Between 2 and 5.5 inches have been reported, particularly for elevations above 500 ft. Little additional snow accumulation is expected, but snow and slush covered roads are expected through the morning commute as temperatures hover around freezing. Late this morning into early afternoon, a line of snow showers, with a brief squall is possible with a strong cold frontal passage. This may briefly lower visibilities to less than 1/2 mile and put down an additional light coating of snow.
Area Description: 
Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY