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Icy Morning Commute Expected For Parts Of CT: Here's What Forecasters Predict Icy Morning Commute Expected For Parts Of CT: Here's What Forecasters Predict
Icy Morning Commute Expected For Parts Of CT: Here's What Forecasters Predict Residents in parts of Connecticut should brace for a potentially hazardous commute Monday morning, Dec. 16, as freezing rain and snow showers move into the area, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 until 11 a.m. Monday in Hartford and Tolland counties with forecasters warning of “slippery road conditions” that could make getting to work or school a challenge. The weather will begin shifting toward more hazardous conditions Sunday night with increasing clouds and a low of around 29 degrees, forecasters said. The National Weather Servi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Here's How Much Snow Fell In Fairfield County Here's How Much Snow Fell In Fairfield County
Here's How Much Snow Fell In Fairfield County Connecticut residents woke up to a blanket of snow Thursday, Dec. 5. A storm dropped as much as 5.5 inches in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Lisbon in New London County saw the highest snowfall in Connecticut with 5.5 inches, while Wolcott in New Haven County recorded 4.5 inches. Fairfield County towns, including New Fairfield and Ridgefield, saw up to 3.2 inches. Most other areas across the state reported accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Here are the snowfall totals reported by the NWS as of Thursday morning, Dec. 5: Fairfield County Ridgefield: 3.0 inches…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow
Here's Time Frame For Winter-Like Storm Bringing Mix Of Sleet, Rain, Accumulating Snow The first winter-like storm of the season will result in slick roadways in some spots in the region and up to a foot of snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England. The time frame for the system is Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 into Wednesday morning, Nov. 16. For brand-new snowfall projections from AccuWeather.com, see the second image above: 1 to 3 inches (areas shown in Columbia blue),  3 to 6 inches (areas shown in darker blue),  6 to 12 inches (areas shown in Royal blue). Interior areas where there is a wintry mix overnight will see a change to plain rain…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region
Here's When Scattered Snowfall Could Cause Slick Roadways In Region A quick-moving system will bring scattered snowfall that could cause slick roadways in much of the region. That time frame for that system is from about midday Wednesday, Dec. 8, into late Wednesday afternoon. See the first image above for a look at areas where there will be a mix of rain and snow (pink), intermittent snow (dark blue), and light blue (flurries). Most of the region is expected to generally see a coating to 1 inch of snowfall, with locally higher totals of 1 to 3 inches possible in higher elevations. (See the second image above.) "The snow is expected to begin by mid-mornin…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall
Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall A quick-moving new storm system will bring accumulating snowfall to much of the region, causing slippery travel, especially for the evening commute on Monday, Feb. 22. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in areas in New York and Connecticut north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, where 2 to 4 inches of snowfall is now possible. Mainly rain is expected in New York City, on Long Island, and the immediate surrounding suburbs, with some light snow possibly mixing in at times. For areas where the advisory is in effect, motorists should  "plan on slippe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week
Potential Increases For Light Accumulating Snowfall This Week As temperatures remain colder than normal through midweek, there's now an increasing possibility for a brief round of light accumulating snowfall. The quick-moving system will sweep through the region on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. The time frame for snowfall is currently from about 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. During that time, a trace to a half-inch or inch of accumulation is possible, which could cause slippery road conditions. After that window for snowfall, temperatures will gradually climb to a high temperature of around 40 degrees on Wednesday, which will be mostly cloudy throughout the da…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute
Winter Weather Advisory Issued: Plan On Slippery Road Conditions During Morning Commute A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause travel difficulties overnight into Tuesday morning. The advisory is in effect for 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 in areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Areas in purple in the image above.) Plan on slippery road conditions overnight and early tomorrow morning and use caution while driving, the National Weather Service says. The storm system is now expected to arrive after midnight Tuesday, Jan. 8 and could cause slippery travel through Tuesd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says 30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says
30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says As snow is falling again, the Wilton Police Department is reporting that at the height of the March 7 and 8 Nor'easter, the second Nor'easter to hit the area in a 10-day span, 30 roads were closed. During the storm, the department responded to 211 calls for service, including four for traffic accidents and 141 calls related to road conditions such as downed trees and utility wires, the department reported. In total, 192 separate locations were identified on more than 100 roads with either downed trees or wires. At the height of the storm, more than 30 roads were completely closed, police s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Winter Weather Advisory For Northern Fairfield County As Snow Approaches Winter Weather Advisory For Northern Fairfield County As Snow Approaches
Winter Weather Advisory For Northern Fairfield County As Snow Approaches FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A winter weather advisory is in effect for northern Fairfield County until Wednesday afternoon, with 2 to 6 inches of snow expected to hit the area overnight, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect from midnight to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected to hit the northern part of the county, with localized amounts of up to 6 inches possible.  The southern part of the county is not expected to get as much snow, with up to 2 inches predicted. Rain and sleet will mix in with the snow in the early morning …

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by Casey Donahue
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Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area New Storm Update: How Much Snow Will You Get? Depends On Where You Are Snowfall projections for the latest winter storm heading to the tristate area have increased. A total of 3 to 5 inches in now expected for most of the region, with 6 inches or more north of I-84 through Wednesday morning. Motorists and pedestrians should plan on snow-covered roads, slippery road conditions and limited visibilities, including during the morning commute on Wednesday.  Winter Weather Advisories issued Monday for Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Bergen have been expanded to include all o…

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by Joe Lombardi