Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Clear, with a low around 21.
Slow-go on Riverside Avenue
Traffic moved along Riverside Avenue as snow began to blanket the roadways. Treated by State DoT personnel and not overly frigid, the road surfaces remained liquid for the evening hours. WestportLocal.com photo
Saugatuck Snow brings Christmas Spirit
The North Pole Express Mailbox at Saugatuck Center was stuffed with letters to Santa as snow began to fall over the Saugatuck community. The mailbox is accepting letters right up until Christmas, though any letters mailed prior to December 20 may even receive a letter back from the big man himself, according to local elves. WestportLocal.com photo
Perfect Day for a Swim at Compo
Two beachgoers continued a Summer tradition as they took the plunge into the chilled Long Island Sound off of Compo Beach this afternoon, ahead of our first snow of the season. With water temperatures at about 50 degrees and air temperatures closer to 34 degrees, the nearly 60 degree deficit between an August dip and a December dunk was surely felt. WestportLocal.com photo