Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 12:36PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 5, 2024 - 9:36am
Expires:
December 5, 2024 - 10:30am
Description:
HAZARDS...A snow squall accompanied by winds of up to 50 MPH which
can 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 1235 PM EST, a snow squall was along a
line extending from Burlington to near Wallingford to near North
Branford and moving east at 35 MPH.
THIS SQUALL WILL BE NEAR...
Meriden and Middletown around 1240 PM EST.
Portland around 1245 PM EST.
East Hampton and Chester around 1250 PM EST.
East Haddam around 1255 PM EST.
Colchester and Lyme around 100 PM EST.
Salem and North Lyme around 110 PM EST.
East Lyme and Lebanon around 115 PM 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 New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern New Haven
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY