Frigid Start to Friday Prompts School Delays

Another cold morning with temperatures has led to some school districts deciding to delay start times this morning.

Several schools are delayed this morning and school bus drivers were up early to get transportation ready.

A wind chill advisory remains in effect for Litchfield County through 11 a.m. The good news is that winds are dying down and without that, today shouldn't feel quite as cold as Thursday morning.

Temperatures dipped below 0 in parts of the state Thursday night and the start to Friday is cold, with temperatures around 4 degrees inland, 9 degrees along the shoreline and 0 in the hills at 7 a.m. Things do warm up, with temperatures in the 20s for much of the state and the teens in the hills.

The governor has activated the state Severe Weather Protocol for those in need of shelter. Warming centers are open across the state and those in need of help should contact 211 for more information.

School bus companies are preparing their buses to handle the bitter cold on Thursday morning.

The cold doesn't stick around too long - by Tuesday we're looking at temperatures around 50 degrees.