Special Weather Statement 12/27/2024 19:28 for Connecticut, New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 10:28PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 27, 2024 - 7:28pm
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 1:00am
Description: 
A brief period of freezing rain is possible with the onset of rain between 1am and 4am. Temperatures have radiated into the upper 20s to 32 F this evening under clear skies and calm winds. Temperatures are likely to rise just above freezing in most areas by the time of rainfall onset as cloud cover quickly increases. Ground temperatures though, may still linger around freezing in spots through 5am, causing patchy icing of untreated surfaces. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution traveling tonight, and be alert for patchy black ice, particularly on elevated roadways.
Area Description: 
Southern Fairfield; Southern Westchester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY