Whiteout at Longshore Gazebo Yesterday
Whiteout conditions at Longshore’s gazebo yesterday afternoon.
Slippery Commute Possible Today; Snow, Sleet Returns This Week
Saugatuck Elementary School’s driveway was clear of all snow, however ice quickly became an issue overnight. Today | Mostly Sunny and Dry; 30 Degrees
Ice is possible on the roads this morning, as low temperatures will hinder the ability of salt and de-icing liquids until the sun rises, warming the roads and allowing the substances to fully work. With schools operating on a two hour delay, this gives the roadways enough time to warm up, thaw, and remain safe for parents and buses.
Temperatures will be around 30 degrees today; mostly sunny.
Tomorrow | Snow, Sleet Possible; 36 Degrees
A chance of snow before 8am, then snow and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday | Sunny; 32 Degrees
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday | Snow Possible; 32 Degrees
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday | Rain & Snow Possible; 36 Degrees
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Forecasts from National Weather Service, NYCStreets Mainly Clear after 7” Falls over Westport; Ice a Problem
Even sideroads like Blue Ribbon Drive were clear by 9:00 PM tonight, thanks to Town of Westport DPW workers. Although the majority of Westport roadways are clear, some sidewalks, private parking lots, and private roads remain snow covered. As temperatures drop tonight, ice will be a factor as salt works hard to melt the freezing water from today. Wind chills will reach 6 degrees by daybreak, with temperatures rising to warm roadways by the time school begins.
Buchalter Family Tackles the Winslow Sledding Hill
(L-r) Stefanie, Ben (13), Nathalie (9), and Darin Buchalter tackled the Winslow Park sledding hill this afternoon as roads were cleared and snow began to slow over the community.