Winter Weather Advisory Remains In Effect Until Noon Friday

Despite snowfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday, both Madison and Clinton schools were running on schedule Thursday morning, while Guilford ran on a 90-minute delay. 

Snowfall in Clinton ranged from a light dusting in the southern part of town to about an inch north up by Route 81. 

The National Weather Service said Thursday that the area is in the midst of a slow-moving snowstorm and that we can expect to see continued accumulations of snow through Friday around noon. A winter weather advisory remains in effect for all of south central Connecticut and western and central Suffolk County on Long Island through noon Friday. 

The area could see one to two inches through Thursday morning, then about three to give inches Thursday night through Friday morning, the NWS says. Temperatures will be in the lower 30s tonight, contributed to icy roads and difficult driving conditions. If you do have to go out, please drive cautiously. 

The NWS says periods of snow this morning will become "intermittent and will mix with light rain this afternoon."  Then, "a steady wet snow will develop this evening and continue through Friday morning. Accumulating snow on roadways could lead to difficult traveling conditions through Friday morning."  

"The heavy, wet snow, combined with strong winds could lead to downed tree branches and power lines," the NWS said. North winds of about 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up with 35 mph are expected. 

"A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties," the NWS said. "Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving." 

If you have to go out later Thursday or early Friday, check the NWS forecast first at the National Weather Service website.