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Special Weather Statement Issued For Northern CT: What To Know

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for northern Connecticut.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for northern Connecticut due to "freezing fog and icy condition(s)" this morning.

"A combination of snow melt, below freezing temperatures, and freezing fog have led to very slippery travel conditions this morning. Use caution both driving and walking on untreated surfaces through 9AM this morning," the weather service said.

Issues on the roads via the CT DOT:

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MANCHESTER - I-384 Westbound BUCKLAND ST OFFRAMP CLOSED because of Crash. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 4:57 am.

MANCHESTER - I-84 Eastbound Exit 62 OFFRAMP CLOSED because of Crash. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 3:58 am.

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WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 70 and 69 (1.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:53 am.

UNION - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 74 and 73 (4.2 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:52 am.

VERNON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 67 and 68 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:52 am.

FARMINGTON - RT 10 CLOSED between RT 4 and Aqueduct lane because of Crash (1 Vehicle vs Pole). Reported Thursday, February 26 at 7:53 am.

Forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Today Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday A chance of snow between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 25. North wind around 6 mph.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light north wind.

Tuesday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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