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New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm
A new predicted track has been released by forecasters for a slow-moving storm that will move from west to east over the weekend. The timing for the storm is late Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. The latest projected path now has the bulk of the system staying south and not affecting areas farther north and inland, though there could be mixed precipitation in the New York City tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. But there's still a chance it could bring a touch of snow at the last minute before heading out to sea, according to AccuWeather.com. "Sh…
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'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY
This story has been updated. At least 28 people are now confirmed dead in Erie and Niagara counties, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, have paralyzed the region for the third day. The storm-related death toll in the city of Buffalo is now at 20 people, Buffalo PD spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge said on Monday, Dec. 26. "Unfortunately, we do expect that number (of deaths) to grow," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who provided details on some of the newly reported fatalities. They include: A 22-year-o…
Weather
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday. 'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…
Police & Fire
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region
This story has been updated. A 19-car-pileup during the height of the Nor'easter was one of numerous storm-related crashes in the region, although most motorists stayed off roadways. At least six people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan Wednesday, Dec. 16 during the evening hours as the snow was beginning to pile-up. On Long Island, it's was a different story during the height of the storm with more than 200 crashes from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to early Thursday. Officials with the Suffolk County Police said currently …
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CT State Police Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds
As one of the strongest snowstorms in years heads for the region, the Connecticut State Police is warning drivers to be prepared and stay off the roadways if possible. The storm, which is forecast to arrive in the late afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 16, is expected to dump up to a foot or more of snow and produce wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour. During the storm, state police are urging drivers to stay off the roads, if at all possible, to allow Department of Transportation drivers to clear highways. If you must drive, troopers urge extreme caution. Related Story: Brand-New …
Weather
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm
One of the most potent snowstorms in several years is set to slam the area with the brand-new models calling for a foot or more of accumulation for most of the region and wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour that could cause power outages. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 through 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Travel could be very difficult to impossible during much of that time frame, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement on the powerful Nor'easter issued early Tuesday, Dec. 15. Generally, total snow ac…
Weather
Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter
The first significant snowstorm of the season remains on track for midweek, and now, preliminary snowfall projections have just been released based on the latest forecast models. The time frame for the storm is late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 16 into early Thursday morning, Dec. 17. "There is increasing potential for a significant winter storm Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning with heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning, Dec. 14. The potential blockbu…
Weather
Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter
A stretch of dry weather will end with a rainy start to the weekend followed by two separate chances for snow, including a possible midweek Nor'easter. Here's the day-by-day outlook. Rain will arrive Saturday morning, Dec. 12, with patchy fog at times. The high temperature will be in the low 50s. Rain will taper off by late Saturday afternoon, followed by a chance of showers through the evening. The temperature will hold steady in the upper 40s overnight with cloudy skies and scattered showers. It will become partly sunny Sunday, Dec. 13 with the high temperature climbing…
Weather
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs
Want an early read on the weather outlook for the winter of 2020-21? There already are two forecasts by a pair of publications with long histories, and they're not exactly in agreement. "If you love the cold of winter, you’re going to love our forecast if you live in the northern half of the country," the Farmers' Almanac said. The Farmers’ Almanac says a major blizzard the second week of February will be among several big storms in our area. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston,” the Farmers' Almanac writes. You can read the Farmers…
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year
Click here for a new, updated story: Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Accumulation totals for the first potential snowstorm of the new year have been released. There is increasing confidence for at least moderate snow accumulations Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 into Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Projected snowfall totals from AccuWeather.com are shown in the first image above: 1 to 3 inches (light blue), 3 to 6 inches (blue) and 6 to 12 inches (dark blue). Snow is expected to arrive Saturday afte…
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Winter Weather Returns With First Snowstorm Of New Year Possible This Week
Click here for a new, updated story: Likelihood Increases For First Snowstorm Of New Year It may have seemed like the calendar skipped winter and went straight to spring the last couple of days. But the rest of this week -- and especially toward the weekend -- will serve as a reminder that's it's still very much January. There's a chance for the first snowstorm of the new decade late in the week. Here's what to expect through the end of the week: Monday, Jan. 13: It will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s.The overnight low temperature will be just above the …
Weather
Expect Snowy, Stormy Winter, AccuWeather Says
A new long-range forecast is calling for a snowy and stormy winter in the area. Despite a few cold spells across the Northeast during autumn, winter's chill won't arrive until at least the end of 2019, AccuWeather.com says. "I think you're going to see a touch of winter come in in December," AccuWeather Expert Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said. "But I think its full force will hold out until after the new year." Once the wintry weather gets underway, an active season will be in store, AccuWeather.com says. "Whether or not it's snowstorms, ice storms or mixed events, I do …
Weather
Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday
Moderate snowfall from the winter storm that moved arrived in the area overnight will taper off by mid to late morning on Saturday, March 2 after a widespread 3 to 5 inches of accumulation. As soon as the cleanup ends though, preparations will begin for the next -- and more significant -- snowstorm on Sunday, March 3, and projected snowfall totals have just been released. It is now expected to bring 5 to 8 inches of accumulation north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 4 to 8 inches south of those roadways. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunda…
Weather
Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Snowfall To Expect
A prolonged stretch of cold air will continue through week's end as March comes in like a lion. Those conditions will allow for two separate snow events, with the first on Wednesday, Feb. 27 into Thursday, Feb. 28. Clouds will increase Wednesday morning on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 20s with a wind-chill factor of between 10 and 20 degrees. Snow looks to arrive sometime between this late afternoon and early evening across the region. The steadiest snow will occur Wednesday evening and should end by sunrise on Thursday. Most of the area will see abo…
Weather
One-Two Punch: System With Accumulating Snow Will Be Followed By Bigger Weekend Storm
A quick-moving system that bringing accumulating snowfall to the region Thursday night into Friday morning will be just a preview of a much more significant snowstorm expected in a bigger weekend storm. Travel will be hazardous due to poor visibility and snow-covered roads, particularly across the interior for the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. Areas north of I-84 are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of accumulation, with 2 to 3 inches north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 1 to 2 inches south of those roadways. For the latest snowfall proj…
Weather
Area Could See Foot Of Snow This Weekend After Separate Storm Brings Up To 3 Inches During Week
The storm that will be coming this weekend could potentially bring up to a foot of accumulation and will follow an earlier round of snowfall during the workweek. But before that storm arrives, another system is expected to result in 1 to 3 inches of accumulation Thursday night, Jan. 17 into Friday morning, Jan. 18. Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 16 will be again mostly sunny with a high in the mid-30s. Thursday, Jan. 17 will be partly sunny but colder, with a high of only around 30 degrees. Snow is expected to arrive after 10 p.m. Thursday and continue overnight before changing to a…
Weather
Weekend Snowstorm? System Will Move In After Midweek Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
The winter has been marked so far by the El Niño effect. El Niño is a large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific. It's resulted in warmer than average temperatures and below normal snowfall. But it's still January, so we are bound to see at least one storm soon, right? Seems likely, and there's a chance it could happen this weekend. But before then, we will see partly sunny and very windy days through the end of the workweek. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 could bring d…
Weather
Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area
Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area This is no early April Fool's Day joke, folks. Just when you thought it was safe to put away your snow and ice scrapers comes word that a storm system is expected to bring a return of wintry weather to the area overnight Sunday into Monday. The quick-moving low-pressure system will likely bring a light accumulating snowfall to the region, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released early Saturday morning. The storm could result in hazardous travel c…
Lifestyle
'Man, I'm Bummed,' Says Justin Timberlake After Storm Postpones MSG Show
With 12 to 14-inches of snow headed for the Big Apple, a bummed out Justin Timberlake postponed his show scheduled for Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. "Man, I'm bummed!" a snow-covered Timberlake said in a Twitter video. "I’m sorry to announce the show tonight at Madison Square Garden has been POSTPONED due to the snow. BUT we’re still on for tomorrow, Thursday 3/22." Timberlake posted on Twitter. "Don’t worry: we are working to find a new date for tonight’s show. So hang on to your tickets…and stay tuned! And be safe!" — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) …
Weather
Winter Storm Watch: Midweek Nor'easter Could Bring 6-12 Inches Of Snow
Click here for an updated story: New Storm Snowfall Projections Increase Accumulation Range To 10-12 Inches A new winter storm now in the Upper Midwest is expected to develop into another Nor'easter bringing up to a half-foot or more of snow to the area in the middle of the workweek. The storm is moving across the country, producing blizzard conditions in the northern Plains and snow in the Midwest before becoming a coastal storm in the Northeast on Wednesday that could result in 3 to 6 inches or more of snow for much of the tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. Areas …
Weather
Snow Expected After Warmup Will End Workweek
Click here for an updated story: Accumulating Snow Expected As Fast-Moving Storm Will Move Through AreaEarlier report: There should be a stark reminder that winter is far from over after two days of above-average temperatures end the work week. Thursday's high temperature will climb into the upper-50s under cloudy skies. Friday will be cloudy with a chance of morning rain, and the high temperature in the mid-40s. Then comes winter's return on Saturday. It will be sharply colder with a high in the low- to mid-30s and plenty of clouds during the day. There are now two storm-track scenari…
Weather
Groundhog Day Storm? New System Could Bring Significant Amount Of Snow
Expect Light Snow Overnight, Bigger Storm To End Workweek The chance of early week snowfall has decreased, but as the weekend nears, the area could see a Groundhog Day snowstorm. The system will be moving east from the Ohio Valley after some snow sweeps over parts of the Northeast Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service now says the chance for snow in the tristate area is 20 percent both of those days. But the potential exists for a significant amount of snow to arrive later in the week. "The storm may spread wintry weather over a large area from the central Plains to the…
Weather
Snow & Cold Won't Stop Fairfield County Residents From Getting Outside
DARIEN, Conn. — Wind gusts were in the 40 to 45 mph range in some spots in Fairfield County during last week's snowstorm, but that didn’t stop Daily Voice readers from heading outside to capture photos of the wintry scene. Elizabeth Brandon Hole and Renee Leimgruber sent in photos of the snow in Darien. Chris McCarthy, Ana Cortes, Jordan Siegel and Marni Lane recorded the storm in Fairfield. And Jeff Brogan and Jennifer Dineen took photos of the scene in Ridgefield. Courtney Lewis took to the streets in Bridgeport to see the storm in action. Joe Mannion and Patricia Durkin sent in photos…
Police & Fire
Connecticut State Police Respond To Nearly 100 Accidents During Snowstorm
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Most people in Fairfield County decided on Thursday to stay off the roads amidst a giant snowstorm that dropped as much as 13 inches on parts of the area, but Connecticut State Police still responded to hundreds of calls for service during the day. From 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, state police received 1,492 calls for service. There were 89 accidents, including 11 accidents with injury. There were no fatalities, and troopers made one DUI arrest. They assisted 441 motorists during the day.
Weather
Snow's Over: Freezing Temps And High Winds To Hit Brookfield This Weekend
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The snowstorm that dropped as much as 13 inches of snow on parts of Fairfield County may be over, but a wind chill advisory remains in effect for the area through Saturday morning. The advisory lasts through 10 a.m. Saturday. Very cold wind chills are expected that could cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chills could range from 15 to 20 below zero at times. Wind gusts around 45 mph could result in blowing and drifting snow, as well as property damage and isolated power outages. There will be areas of blowin…
Police & Fire
Car Bursts Into Flames During Snowstorm Near I-95 Rest Area In Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield firefighters had to battle blinding snow, gale force winds, and a frozen nozzle as the doused a car fire during Thursday's snowstorm, according to a Facebook post. Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to the car fire on I- 95 northbound near the rest area in Fairfield. The problems "caused by the arctic cold made a routine fire difficult," the Facebook post.
Lifestyle
Ex-Westport Resident Martha Stewart Stranded In Florida Amid Storm
Martha Stewart, a Bedford resident, is missing out on the region's first major snowstorm of the year. Stewart is stranded in Florida according to her Instagram. Despite avoiding the snowstorm, it doesn't sound like she's too happy about it. "It is really inclement here," the lifestyle mogul said. "I am worried about the farm crops and citrus crops! But I know it is even worse up north where people cannot even get to work and pipes are freezing and trees breaking." Stewart, a former Westport, Conn., resident, found solace by visiting a spa. "A great place to visit …
News
How Much Did You Get? Up To A Foot Of Snow Falls In Fairfield County
Updated: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — When you looked outside Thursday, all you could likely see was blowing snow and giant piles of the white stuff. But very few people want to trudge out into the storm with a ruler to measure how much snow had fallen across Fairfield County. And as it turns out, some of the snow totals were higher than expected from the nor'easter. A few locations in Connecticut recorded over a foot of snow. Here are some unofficial measurements recorded by spotters and other observers, compiled by the National Weather Service, for parts of Fairfield County: Stratford: 13…
Weather
It's A Whiteout: Nor'easter Intensifies As It Moves Into Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The nor'easter slamming Connecticut is growing stronger. Fairfield County residents woke up to whiteout conditions as the storm began Thursday morning, with the entire county under a Winter Storm Warning. By 9 a.m., the National Weather Service had issued an alert for Fairfield County that the storm is intensifying. Conditions were reported as cold, very snowy and with gusting winds. The weather service warned of "an area of heavy snow over Southern Connecticut and Long Island," with the storm moving northwest at 50 mph. Snow could fall at a rate o…
Schools
WestConn In Danbury Closed Thursday Due To Snowstorm
DANBURY, Conn. — Western Connecticut State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 4, and all classes are canceled due to the approaching snowstorm.Essential personnel should report for work as usual, WCSU said. Snow parking rules will be in effect, restricting parking to certain areas. All Midtown campus residents must park in the White Street garage (except the top deck). All Westside campus residents must park in the Centennial Garage (except on the top deck), on Sand Road or in the O'Neill Center Main lot. Cars parked in other areas may be ticketed and towed to allow for plowing. The…
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