Snow squall warnings are in effect for a portion of the Tri-State as heavy snow and strong winds move through the area Thursday morning.

The latest warnings are in effect for Fairfield, Middlesex and New Haven counties in Connecticut until 12:30 p.m

Just after 11:30 a.m., a snow squall line was spotted near Kent, Danbury and New Canaan, moving east at 40 miles per hour.

Previous warnings, which have since expired, applied to portions of Passaic and Bergen counties in New Jersey and Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties in New York.

The National Weather Service warns that travel could be difficult and dangerous during these squalls, which can occur quickly.

Latest forecast from Storm Team 4

Snow squalls are fast-moving, intense weather systems. They move through quickly but can cause strong winds and poor visibility.

If you get caught in a snow squall, the National Weather Service recommends reducing speed, making sure your headlights are on, using extra caution and allowing extra time.

We will continue to see occasional rain and snow showers throughout the day, but most will be lighter.

Winds will continue to increase today through midday and afternoon. Gusts of up to 80 km/h are possible. Wind warnings are in effect for the tri-state area until 10 p.m. The warning applies to portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York.

Tomorrow it will remain windy and cold, until Saturday the wind will die down a bit.

Temperatures will begin to reverse on Sunday and continue to warm through early next week.

The milder air means it will be all rain for the next few systems. Towards the end of next week, temperatures will drop again, back into the 40s.