WESTPORT — Light but steady snow began falling across southwestern Connecticut overnight, as blustery winds pick up and temperatures fall.

Westport and the rest of the region remain under a “Winter Weather Warning” issued by the National Weather Service through 7 p.m. Saturday.

Highlights of the winter nor’easter so far:

• Snowfall is projected to be 5 to 8 inches by the time the storm tapers off.

• Wind gusts could be clocked up to 45 mph.

• Temperatures have fallen to about 20 degrees, where they are expected to remain most of Saturday.

• Coastal waters may rise up to 6 inches over ground level in low-lying areas from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the NWS.

• Emergency contact information posted for Westport. 

• Snow-plowing policies in Westport, posted by the Department of Public Works, are now in effect.

• Town officials issued a statement on the storm Thursday night, urging preparation and caution throughout its duration.

• All Westport public school-related activities are cancelled Saturday and Sunday.

• The Westport Library, the Westport-Weston Family YMCA and MoCA Westport are all closed Saturday.

• Metro-North Railroad service, so far, is running, but on a reduced weekend schedule.

• Eversource is reporting no power outages in Westport as of 6 a.m. Saturday. To report a power outage or check on the status of one, go to this Eversource link, or call 800-286-2000.

• Bus service around the state, including the Coastal Link along the Post Road, is suspended for the day.
• A ban on tractor-trailer trucks using limited-access highways in the state is in effect until further notice.