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First Glimpse of Snow Brings Holiday Spirit for Some

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The snow that fell in parts of Connecticut has transitioned to rain, leaving just a of hint of wintry weather behind, particularly in the Litchfield Hills.

"The snowplow going down the hill at 3:25 in the morning was a reality check that it's real. Winter is here," Leslie Sheldon, of Torrington, said.

"I find the weather very pretty today, but I enjoyed the 64 weather on Saturday much more," she said.

But, Sheldon said, the snow is bringing in the holiday spirit.

Jay Redman, of East Granby, said he was sitting out at Hammonasset Beach State Park last Monday only to drive in cold, snowy weather on Wednesday.

But, this is New England.

"I like the change in weather, the four seasons," he said.

There were some isolated slick spots Wednesday morning.

The roads were mostly wet across the state and a few slick spots were reported in the northwest hills.

Parts of Connecticut got their first snowfall of the season and residents are reacting.

There were several crashes Wednesday morning.

A two-vehicle crash on Interstate I-91 North in Wethersfield between exits 24 and 25 is caused miles of backups.

In Groton, there was a crash down an embankment on Interstate 95 North, between exits 88 and 89.

In New Haven, there was a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North, between exits 6 and 8, and the two right lanes were closed. That crash is no longer listed as active on the state Department of Transportation CTRoads.org website.

You can track the crashes on CTRoads.org.

Last night's snow has transitioned to rain across the state and isolated slick spots are possible as the storm continues moving out.

The clouds will break this afternoon to some sun.

Highs will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s.

There will be plenty of sunshine tomorrow with highs in the 40s.

Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday look mostly sunny with highs around 40.

You can get the latest forecast anytime here.

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