The light snow that began during the overnight hours is expected to continue until around 4 pm, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures at midday registered 21° F, which the weather service says will stay steady all afternoon.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 pm Thursday. The advisory covers Orange and Putnam counties in New York, as well as northern Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. It is calling for snow accumulation of 2-4 inches, with precipitation to be “moderate at times through early this afternoon … before tapering off later this afternoon.”

Visibilities may be one-quarter to one-half of a mile at times, the advisory advises.

With temperatures in the lower 20s “hazardous travel conditions due to falling temperatures and road icing” is expected, according to NWS.

In a Special Weather Statement also currently in effect, NWS warns “Motorists should exercise caution while driving on slippery roads during this time.”

Local organizations, groups, businesses, et al — anyone whose plans will be affected by the weather — are reminded that The Newtown Bee will post closing, postponement and cancellation notices as soon as they are received.

Contact Shannon Hicks at  or 203-426-3141 to have your announcement added to this list, and shared through social media.shannon@thebee.com

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Melanie Allen, the owner of Avancé Esthétiques Day Spa in Sand Hill Plaza, has announced she has “regretfully decided to close due to the icy conditions.”

All Parks & Rec activities and programs for this afternoon and evening, including tennis and dog training classes, have been cancelled.