Fire reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 24-30, 2019.

Ambulance calls covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 24-30, 2019.

A quick moving snow storm moved through the region Wednesday afternoon, bringing with it very strong winds and leaving about an inch of snow in its wake. Below normal temperatures, according to the National Weather Service, have also remained in the area. 

UPDATE: The Snow Squall Warning has been extended by the weather service to 4:30 pm. || The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning that includes Newtown in its coverage area. The warning is in effect until 4 pm.

All afternoon and evening Parks & Rec programs scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, have been canceled. An overnight ice storm left many secondary roads and surfaces coated in ice. Meanwhile, snow squalls and rapidly dropping temperatures are expected before nightfall.

Newtown Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30, due to the weather. The announcement was made Wednesday morning. 

Governor Ned Lamont announced January 29 that he will activate the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Wednesday, January 30, and lasting through noon on Sunday, February 3.

The Oxford Resident Trooper’s Office is looking to identify a white male and female who on three separate occasions were seen on CCTV stealing baby formula and disposable razors from Market 32 grocery store in Oxford. The unpaid items are valued at approximately $1,103.18.

Newtown Public Schools has announced all after school and evening events are being canceled for Tuesday, January 29, due to winter weather expected to move into the area. 

UPDATE {Wednesday, January 30, 2019): Due to expected weather conditions, this program is being postponed to 6 pm Wednesday, February 6. || First Selectman Dan Rosenthal will be at C.H. Booth Library Wednesday evening to hear from the senior community.