[Updated] Road Conditions Slushy, West Hartford Public Schools Have Two-Hour Delayed Opening

[Update] 6:35 a.m.

According to Director of Public Works John Phillips, approximately 2-3 inches of snow/sleet fell overnight around town.

Public Works crews, along with a few contractors, are continuing to clear the roads and Phillips said in an email, "We expect conditions to rapidly improve once the sun raises as temperatures are right around freezing and expected to rise above later this morning."

Phillips advises drivers to take their time in the "slushy mess." Highways in the area are also slushy, he said, but the increased traffic of commuters will help mix the slush with the de-icing material and cause conditions to improve.

"With a two-hour delay for the school system we do not expect any major concerns with this storm. I’ll call it a 'moderate impact' this morning. Have a great day West Hartford," Phillips said.

"It’s safe to say this will be our last 'winter' storm of the season," he said, since spring arrives at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday.

The MDC has advised that its recreational facilities, including the Farmington Ave. Reservoir and Reservoir #6 on Albany Ave. are closed at this time.

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The Superintendent's office has announced that all West Hartford Public Schools will open two hours late today, Tuesday, March 19.

High schools will begin the day at 9:30 a.m., middle schools at 10:00 a.m., and elementary schools will open at 10:35 a.m.

West Hartford Public Schools offices will open one hour late.

The snow and sleet that fell Monday evening and overnight is to mix with rain and continue until approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, with high temperatures around 37°, according to the National Weather Service. The rain may mix with snow again after 4 p.m., but little or no additional accumulation is expected.

The winter storm warning is forecast to remain in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday.