Burying Hill Beach Buried under Snow
Burying Hill Beach was under snow this morning, allowing a peaceful morning walk along the coast for community members.
Old Glory Waves High above Snow on Long Lots Road
The American Flag waves high on the hill outside of the Hartford Healthcare Long Lots Road campus this morning as a period of heavier snow took over the community.
Postcard Scene from North Avenue
More morning snow created a postcard of a scene as a long-haul storm slowly moves through Westport.
Morning Weather Report [02/19/21]: Light Snow Possible
Today:
Periods of light snow. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight:
A 30 percent chance of light snow before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow:
A chance of flurries after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tomorrow Night:
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Final NWS Storm Briefing: Sleet, Rain tonight; Change to Snow after Midnight; Sleet Possible for Morning Commute
Expected additional snowfall for FridayFrom the National Weather Service, NYC:A mixture of light snow, sleet and/or freezing rain/drizzle is expected this evening into tonight across the Tri-State.
A light glaze of ice is possible, with additional light snow accumulation mainly across CT and the interior tonight,
Periods of light snow are expected for the entire region on Friday.
Snow covered roads, poor visibility, and hazardous travel are likely for this evening’s commute, and possibly the Friday morning and evening commutes as well. An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible into Friday evening, with the highest totals across the interior.
Temps will hold in the lower to mid 20s across the Interior Tonight and rise slightly into the upper 20s to around 30 degree for the city and coast. Temps will rise into the lower 30s to 35 for much of the region on Friday.
Westport Public Schools: All Student Activities Cancelled Friday, 02/19
Good evening Westport Families and Staff,
Given the forecast for ongoing snow throughout tonight and tomorrow, all student activities, including sports, are cancelled or postponed for Friday, February 19, 2021. Please check with your coaches or student advisors about plans for rescheduling practices or events.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools
More Snow for Main Street
More snow covered Main Street this afternoon as drivers slowly made their ways around town.