Snow Falls Across Area; Up to 6" Expected by Afternoon

Update, 8:45 a.m.:

About 6 inches of snow had fallen in Greenwich by 8:45 a.m. , according to Patch's latest reading. The snow began falling in the Byram area after 4 a.m. and by 8:45, the intensity of the snowfall slowed considerably.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation was reporting a one-car crash in the northbound Connecticut Turnpike between Exits 4 and 5, with the left and center lanes closed.

Original article:

Punxsutawney Phil has some explaining to do.

On the heels of last week's springlike temperatures, Greenwich and the region awoke to yet another dose of snow Monday morning, albeit a comparatively modest one.

As of 5:30 a.m., the National Weather Service was calling for total accumulations of 4 to 6 inches around the area, with snow gradually tapering off in the late morning and early afternoon.

"Expect hazardous road conditions this morning due to snow covered roads and reduced visibilities," the service warns.

Highs are projected to reach 36°, with an overnight low of 15°. The area remains under a winter weather advisory until noon.

The good news: All Greenwich Public andn private schools are closed today, and other institutions — including Town Hall and the Greenwich Library system —  closed for Presidents Day, lessening the blow to many schedules.

No new Metro-North service delays were reported as of 6 a.m.

Greenwich  Local Editor Barbara Heins contributed to this report.