Mixed road conditions across Connecticut after overnight snowfall

GROTON, CT (WFSB) – Overnight snowfall created mixed road conditions across Connecticut on Monday morning.

Side roads presented more challenging driving than highways.

That was why many organizations posted closings or delays. See the list here.

“[There will be] ongoing snow showers through daybreak, though exiting from west to east through that time frame,” said meteorologist Jill Gilardi. “Temperatures [will be] in the 20s and 30s. Increasing sunshine later [Monday] morning, and plenty of melting, though be mindful of untreated surfaces that could be slick.”

Many drivers reported that side roads were not plowed and slick spots were encountered when they left residential areas.

However, highway conditions were significantly better due to state Department of Transportation crews working throughout the night.

CT DOT said its truck drivers worked through the night and continued plowing and salting roads Monday morning to make them as safe as possible for drivers.

Despite improved highway conditions, drivers may still encounter occasional patches of ice or slushy snow. Officials urged drivers to travel much slower than normal speeds, even when road conditions appear good, in case they hit unexpected slick spots.

Many people said they are staying home from school and work on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Those who must travel were advised to use extra caution and allow additional time for their commutes.

For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 First Alert Traffic map here.

Take a look at the forecast with the technical discussion from Channel 3’s meteorologists here.

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