Special Weather Statement Issued Tuesday' Several Crashes/Delays Reported

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Tuesday morning, stating that "icy conditions" are possible this morning.

"With temperatures having fallen into the teens and 20s overnight, any residual moisture from yesterday`s snowfall may have froze and created icy conditions, primarily on untreated and sheltered surfaces. Motorists and pedestrians should be prepared for the possibility of slippery conditions and use extra caution if traveling this morning," according to the weather service.

The story on Tuesday will be the bitterly cold wind chill readings, as it will feel like 5 to 15 degrees.

The very cold weather sticks around until Friday, and then temperatures moderate into the upper 30s. There is a chance for snow on Saturday, but the odds are currently only at 30 percent. We'll continue to update the snow chance throughout the week. Check back for additional updates. (See below for traffic updates across the state).

Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

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Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 27.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

Current traffic conditions across Connecticut:

THOMPSON - Road Work on I-395 Northbound between Exit 49 and MASS LINE (5.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 8:08 am.

WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 70 and 66 (10.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 8:33 am.

FARMINGTON - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 41 and 51 (4.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:50 am.

WINDSOR LOCKS - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 42 and 44 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:28 am.

WINDSOR - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 38A and 32 (5.0 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:48 am.

WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 18 and 13 (7.3 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 6:46 am.

DARIEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 10 and 5 (5.6 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 6:46 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 49 and 44 (4.5 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:14 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 41 and 35 (7.5 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:15 am.

NORWICH - Road Work on RT 2 Eastbound between Exits 29 and Route 32 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:46 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Delays. RT 8 Southbound is congested between Exits 2B and 1B (2.4 miles). Reported Tuesday, January 7 at 7:57 am.