Although Friday’s storm brought snow as predicted, Thursday's high temperatures prevented it from disrupting the morning commute in the way some forecasters had feared.

“All the snow has basically been on the grass,” said meteorologist Gary Lessor, assistant director with The Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. “It’s just not cold enough for it to stick to the roadways.”

Regionally, most towns east of East Lyme had at least one school closure Friday. Some also issued parking bans.

In hindsight, Lessor said those cancellations probably weren't necessary.

Lessor said no one in New London County had reported snowfall totals Friday morning. “It’s almost like because it is not on the roadways nobody cares,” he said.

State police at Troop E in Montville responded to multiple crashes on Interstate 95 throughout the morning, including a spinout and a reported rollover, but they said none caused serious injuries. Most other departments reported no additional crashes as a result of the snow.

At 5 p.m., the state’s severe weather protocol went into effect. That protocol, which requires several state agencies to collaborate so all who need shelter can find it, will be active until 8 a.m. Monday. Those who need or know someone who needs shelter can call 211 to find a nearby opening.

Lessor, who expected Friday’s storm to wrap up completely by 4 p.m., already is looking to next week, when an incoming storm could bring more significant snowfall to the region.

According to Lessor, precipitation will begin early Tuesday morning and continue through Tuesday evening. He expects the storm, aided by the low temperatures, will drop at least 6 inches of snow and could bring as much as a foot.

l.boyle@theday.com