Sleet fell overnight in parts of the state, putting an icy sheen on untreated surfaces and prompting school delays. The sleet was expected to quickly turn to rain and in spots, freezing rain.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday in northern Connecticut.
The ice was worse in places where the temperature dropped below 32 degrees, like in Stafford on the Massachusetts line. But in most places in the state, roads were not slippery.
Meteorologists on Wednesday warned motorists to drive slowly and carefully, especially as they head to work or school.
“It’s really going to make a mess of the roads and sidewalks,” said Gary Lessor, chief meteorologist at the Western Connecticut State University Weather Center.
Lessor said everyone in the state will see some snow and sleet overnight, but no one will get more than an inch by Thursday afternoon.
Areas of low pressure moving south of Connecticut will create waves of precipitation, Lessor said. The first wave will be snow, sleet and freezing rain overnight and into the morning.
“It’s not going to be a continuous event,” he said.
There will be a break before the second wave brings rain Thursday night and Friday. The rain will be heavy at times, Lessor said.
Friday also will be windy, with winds blowing at 15-20 mph. There may be a few gusts up to 45 mph, he said.
The National Weather Service said Friday’s high temperature will reach into the mid-to-upper 40s. There’s a chance of snow Friday night, although it shouldn’t amount to much.
Saturday will be sunny, with a high in the low 30s, and Sunday will be partly sunny with a high in the mid-to-upper 30s.
Christine Dempsey can be reached at cdempsey@courant.com.
