Bitter cold temps are coming to Greenwich and Aquarion is warning residents about the danger of frozen pipes and water meters, including running a cold-water faucet at a trickle.
According to the National Weather Service, temps will dip to a low of 25° on Friday night.
On Saturday, Jan 4, the forecast is for decreasing clouds and breezy. During the day temps should rise above freezing, with a high of 34° but again Saturday night temps are forecast to dip to a low of 23°.
Sunday, Jan 5, the forecast is for mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming sunny, with a high of 36° but then dipping again to a low of 23° Sunday night.
On Monday, Jan 6, snow is likely with a high of 32° but even colder temps to come on Monday night with a low of 18°.
On Tuesday, Jan 7, NWS says the high will be 32° with sunny skies. Tuesday night it will be mostly clear, with a low around 19°.
On Wednesday, Jan 8, expect sunshine, with a high near 32°. On Wednesday night, expect partly cloudy skies, with a low around 17°.
On Thursday, Jan 9, anticipate mostly sunny skies, with a high near 30°.
In addition to running a cold faucet at a trickle, Aquarion has more suggestions to prevent frozen pipes and meters on their website, including:
• Disconnect and drain garden hoses and irrigation systems
• Keep warm air circulating by opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes. Also, keep open the doors to rooms where the pipes and water meter are located so warm air can keep temperatures above freezing.
“Water pipes and meters can freeze within hours of the onset of sub-freezing weather—if they’re exposed to cold air or drafts,” Aquarion says on their website. “Property owners—not Aquarion—are responsible for protecting their water pipes and water meters (interior or exterior) from cold air and wind.”
