Special Weather Statement Issued For Fairfield County

From the National Weather Service for coastal sections of Fairfield County:

...RAIN/SNOW MIX WITH POCKETS OF MODERATE SNOW THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON...

Light to moderate rain/snow is moving east to west through the area. Some pockets of moderate snow have been observed. Use caution if traveling as road conditions can briefly become slick.

This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.