Morning Weather Report
Today
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 26. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Community Prepares for Snowfall; 3-5 Inches Expected
The National Weather Service, NYC has announced a Winter Weather Advisory for the region as several inches of snow are expected to fall over the next 12 hours. Temperatures and wind will remain seasonable and calm, however heavy wind gusts are forecast for Friday evening - with gusts of 25 MPH possible. Local schools have already declared the day a Snow Day, with no at-home learning to worry about.
Winter Weather Advisory: Effective 12:00 AM Friday - 12:00 PM Friday.
Light to moderate snow is forecast, with heavier snowfall taking place between 3 and 8 in the morning.Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches is expected.Travel will be difficult, with concern for NYC and coastal communities of possible black ice underneath snow as temperatures drop overnight.Temperatures will remain around 30 degrees overnight and reaching towards 35 degrees tomorrow, with wind chills closer to 20 degree
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 117 Cases; State Positivity Rate 22.81%, Hospitalizations Up 108 Patients
The Aspetuck District and the State Department of Public Health reported 117 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 22.81% while hospitalizations were up 108 patients, totaling 1,784 patients across the State - 68% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,998 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 22.81% [up from 22.60%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,784 patients [+108]
Westport Announces Snow Day for Friday Ahead of Storm
Superintendent Thomas Scarice
Dear Westport Families and Staff,
The regional Superintendent’s held a conference call this evening with a local meteorologist who confirmed that the timing of tomorrow morning’s forecasted snowfall is during the heart of our arrival times at the schools. This forecast, combined with an update from the Town’s public works officials that it will take several hours after the conclusion of snow to be sure local roads and school parking lots are cleared and safe, has led to the decision to close all schools and offices for Friday, January 7, 2022.
Please stay safe and enjoy the weekend ahead.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools