Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 11:10AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 5, 2024 - 8:10am
Expires:
December 5, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
HAZARDS...A line of moderate snow showers with embedded snow squalls
accompanied by winds of up to 50 MPH which will rapidly reduce
visibility to less than one mile, and locally less than a quarter of
a mile. The most hazardous conditions are expected for areas above
500 ft, where a quick coating of snow is possible on elevated and
grassy surfaces.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1107 AM EST, a snow squall was along a
line extending from near Pleasant Valley to near Mahopac to Norwood
and moving east at 40 MPH.
THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR...
Stamford and Danbury around 1115 AM EST.
Port Chester and New Canaan around 1120 AM EST.
Brookfield and Weston around 1125 AM EST.
Norwalk and Newtown around 1130 AM EST.
Southbury and Westport around 1135 AM EST.
Fairfield and Trumbull around 1140 AM EST.
Bridgeport and Shelton around 1145 AM EST.
Derby around 1150 AM EST.
SAFETY INFO...
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this squall.
Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to
accidents.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time to reach your destination.
Area Description:
Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Putnam; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY