Snow is falling in parts of Connecticut after rain, some crashes are reported and dozens of school districts dismissed early or were closed Monday.
There were rain showers Monday morning and steadier rain has changed to snow.
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Some crashes are reported Monday afternoon.
State police said they responded to 62 crashes between 12:01 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday.
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In Tolland, there was an overturned truck on Interstate 84 East, between exits 68 and 69, and the right and center lanes are closed, according to state police. They said serious injuries were reported in the crash.
In Woodstock, Route 169 was closed at Green Road and a pole and wires are down.
In Thomaston, a vehicle overturned on Route 8 South, between exits 38 and 37, and the right lane was closed, according to CTRoads.org.
In Norwalk, Fairfield Avenue was closed between Washington and Garner streets because wires are down. Police urge drivers to use Reed Street, Couch Street or Flax Hill Road as alternate routes.
Water Street is closed between Hanford and Concord due to high tide flooding, according to police. Drivers should use South Main Street as an alternate route.
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Parts of the state could see as much as four inches of snow. The best chance for accumulation will be in the hills where it will be coldest.
The worst of the snow will likely be between noon and 6 p.m.
The timing of the changeover could create a tricky afternoon commute.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Hartford, Northern Litchfield, Tolland and Windham counties through Monday night. Areas not in the advisory should still expect at least some wintry mix.
The precipitation will wind down by evening with a return to sunshine by Tuesday. Highs will be in the low-40s.
Wednesday looks cloudy with highs in the mid-30s. There are periods of light rain and snow possible later in the day.
Thursday also looks wet with showers likely. Highs will be in the mid-40s.
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