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Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Dozens of schools across Connecticut had delayed openings due to a wintry mix that fell into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Some parts of the state saw 4 inches of snow, while others got a light dusting. According to the National Weather Service, the highest amount of snow fell in New Milford (4 inches); Cornwall saw 2.5 inches; Litchfield saw two inches, Waterbury saw 3 inches; Meriden saw 2 inches, and Hartford saw 1.3 inches. According to NBC Connecticut, the following districts had delayed openings: Berlin Public Schools Bethel Public Schools Brooklyn Public Schools Canton Public Schools E…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing
Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing A quick-moving system bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain will mark just the start of a stormy stretch. As the temperature gradually rises after daybreak on Monday, Dec. 16, precipitation will change to rain in inland locations where snow and sleet caused delayed school starts and some closures. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) According to the National Weather Service, there will be rain and patchy drizzle at times throughout the day and evening. Rain could linger into Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, before clouds give way to gradual clearing and eventual sunshine on a mild day…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has just released its outlook for the winter of 2024-25. A“slowly-developing” La Niña is expected to shape weather throughout the country from December through February, NOAA says. The La Niña phenomenon occurs when water temperatures near the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean remain below the historical average for an extended period, which can significantly influence weather patterns across North America, including the trajectory of snowstorms. “This winter, an emerging La Niña is anticipated to …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect
Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect With the Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, forecasters are starting to look ahead and predict what's in store for the winter of 2025. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says heavy precipitation is expected in the areas shown in the darkest shade of green in the first image above. Areas shown in light green are "leaning above average" in terms of snowfall. NOAA predicts temperatures should also lean above average. (See the second image above.) The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, is singing a bit of a di…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast
Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate rounds of showers will follow a springlike stretch marked by mild temperatures and clear skies. It will be sunny with temperatures above average on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14 with high temperatures in the mid-60s on Wednesday and upper 60s on Thursday with calm winds. The first round of showers will move in overnight Thursday into Friday, March 15. Showers will continue through early Friday afternoon on a mostly cloudy day with temps in the 60s. There will be another round of showers early Friday evening. A total of about a quarter of an inch of precipitation is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Dampen Region Separate Rounds Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Dampen Region
Separate Rounds Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Dampen Region A pleasant start to the weekend will be followed by the arrival of separate rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The chance for precipitation will begin in the overnight hours on Sunday, July 25, and continuing through mid-morning. It will be mostly cloudy Sunday with a high temperature in the low 80s. Most of the day will be precipitation-free before a new round of showers and thunderstorms is expected overnight Sunday into Monday, July 26. Skies will clear after daybreak on Monday, which will be mostly sunny and warmer with a high temperature around 90 degrees. Check back to Daily Voice…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff?
Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Click here for an updated story - Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios While October was warmer compared to normal, it looks like November will trend much cooler. The latest six-to-10 day temperature outlook from the Climate Prediction Center is calling for below-normal temperatures in the region. (See first image above.) After three separate long-range forecasts predicted snowy and stormy winter in the area, the National Weather Service released a map showing the likely first day of snowfall for locations across the country. (See second image…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region
Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Nestor, a tropical storm that has moved to the East Coast, is expected to bring precipitation to the area on Sunday, Oct. 20. The heaviest rain from the system will be south of New York City, where locally heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected. (See image above.) Expect a cloudy and cool day on Sunday with a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s.  Sprinkles and light rain showers will arrive around 2 p.m. Sunday.  After 5 p.m., rain becomes likely, continuing off and on until around 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. Skies will …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will End Stretch Of Sunny, Dry Days New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will End Stretch Of Sunny, Dry Days
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will End Stretch Of Sunny, Dry Days A new round of showers and thunderstorms will return to the area following a stretch of sunny and pleasant days. Before the precipitation arrives, we will have one more dry day on Monday, June 24, which will be mostly sunny, with a high in the low 80s. (See second image above for projected high temps from throughout the region.) Winds will be calm and out of the southwest at around 6 miles per hour. Showers arrive in the predawn hours on Tuesday, June 25. There will be more showers, along with patchy fog, throughout the morning, with thunderstorms possible through around 3 p.m. It will be c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Comes The Sun: Stretch Of Winter-Like Stretch Of Cold, Gray Days Finally Ends Here Comes The Sun: Stretch Of Winter-Like Stretch Of Cold, Gray Days Finally Ends
Here Comes The Sun: Stretch Of Winter-Like Stretch Of Cold, Gray Days Finally Ends The cold, soggy stretch of weather has finally come to an end. It will be a mostly sunny and seasonable day with the high temperature reaching around 64 degrees on Wednesday, May 15. That's 10 to 15 degrees higher than it's been each day since Mother's Day. Clouds will roll in during the afternoon with a slight chance of pop-up showers. The warmer temperatures continue through the end of the weekend. Thursday, May 16 will start off with a chance of morning showers before skies clear and a mostly sunny day that will be a bit warmer, with a high in the upper 60s.  Friday, Ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get
Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get A rainy, raw Mother's Day will mark the stretch of an unsettled stretch of wet weather the next few days with temperatures as much as 20 degrees below normal. Most of the region will see about 1.5 inches of precipitation through Tuesday, May 14, with up to 2 inches in some spots. (See the first image above.) Here's what to expect: Sunday, May 12: Rain moved in from west to east overnight. It will continue on and off rain throughout a day that will feel more like it's mid-March than mid-May.  The high temperature will be 15 to 20 degrees below normal, struggling to reach the low …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect
Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect If you're heading out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, don't forget an umbrella. It will be a rainy and raw day on Sunday, May 5 with a high in the mid 50s and up to 1 inch of precipitation possible. Though heavy rain in the morning with taper off in the afternoon, the chance of rain continues until around 11 p.m. The wet stretch finally ends as skies clear overnight, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high temperature in the mid 60s on Monday, May 6. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wet Mess: Rain, Thunderstorms Will Make For A Washout To End Workweek Wet Mess: Rain, Thunderstorms Will Make For A Washout To End Workweek
Wet Mess: Rain, Thunderstorms Will Make For A Washout To End Workweek Separate rounds of steady -- at times heavy -- rain, with thunderstorms possible, will make for a washout to end the workweek. The first batch of rain arrived overnight ahead of a warm front which will move through later in the afternoon on Friday, April 26. Another round of rain will come in advance of a cold front late in the day and into the evening. The highest likelihood for thunderstorms will be with that second round of rain, which will start around 5 p.m. The high temperature will be around 60 degrees. Rain and showers will continue until around 11 p.m. Friday, followed by showers…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a near-perfect spring weekend marked by mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. After another pleasant day on Sunday, April 7 with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature in the mid 60s, showers will arrive overnight. Up to a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible by daybreak. The morning commute on Monday, April 8 will be rainy with ponding possible on roadways in the area and another quarter-inch of precipitation expected during the day. Thunderstorms are possible late in the morning and during the afterno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Big Dipper: Cold Front Will Bring Showers, Sharp Drop In Temps Big Dipper: Cold Front Will Bring Showers, Sharp Drop In Temps
Big Dipper: Cold Front Will Bring Showers, Sharp Drop In Temps An approaching cold front will bring a dramatic change in the weather pattern following a springlike start to the weekend. Clouds are on the increase in the morning Sunday, March 31 ahead of the cold front's arrival. Showers will make their way through from the west 11 a..m. to 2 p.m. and then 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to the east. Between a quarter to a half-inch of precipitation is expected. High temperatures will be in the mid 50s. (See first image above.) Then comes the sharp drop in temperatures as the cold front arrives with the mercury falling into the upper 40s late in the afternoon as…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow
Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Click here for an updated story: Midweek Storm To Bring Precipitation Over 24-Hour Period, But Will We See Any Snow? A new round of Arctic air will arrive after a midweek storm that will bring a chance of snow followed by steady rain to the region. Tuesday, Jan. 22 will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid- to upper-20s and the overnight low in the upper teens. The storm will arrive Wednesday, Jan. 23 with the snow chance through the morning. Little or no accumulation is expected. As the high temperature climbs to 42 degrees in the afternoon, rain is likely and will continu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Area Could See Foot Of Snow This Weekend After Separate Storm Brings Up To 3 Inches During Week Area Could See Foot Of Snow This Weekend After Separate Storm Brings Up To 3 Inches During Week
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Large Storm Will Sweep Through Area, Bringing Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Large Storm Will Sweep Through Area, Bringing Up To 2 Inches Of Rain
Large Storm Will Sweep Through Area, Bringing Up To 2 Inches Of Rain Sunny and pleasant weather during the day Monday will be followed by a large storm will that sweep through the area overnight Monday through Tuesday, bringing up to two inches of rainfall. Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area farthest north could see a mix of snow and rain. (See image above.) Rain will arrive sometime after 11 p.m. Monday on a pleasant day in which the high temperature will be around 50. Overnight rainfall of around a half-inch is likely. Rainfall will continue throughout the day on Tuesday, with up to 1.5 inches possible on a day in which the h…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region
Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region A new round of rain and wind will sweep through the area Friday into the early hours of Saturday morning with up to 2 inches of rainfall possible. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The combination of heavy rainfall and leaf-clogged drainages will pose a threat for the flash flooding across the entire watch area, the National Weather Service said. Across low lying coastal areas, rising tides Friday evening will pose an enhanced threat for flash flooding.  Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Stormy Weather Will Bring Rain, Wind - Snow Farther North New Round Of Stormy Weather Will Bring Rain, Wind - Snow Farther North
New Round Of Stormy Weather Will Bring Rain, Wind - Snow Farther North Sunny and pleasant days in the middle of the week will prove to be the calm before a new round of stormy weather. More rain and wind will sweep through the area on Friday with up to half an inch of rainfall possible. Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area farthest north could see a mix of snow and rain. (See image above.) Rain will arrive sometime after 11 a.m. Friday on a windy day in which the high temperature will be in the low-50s. Rainfall will continue through the overnight hours into very early Saturday morning before tapering off before dawn. Saturday wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections
New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections With a new winter storm taking aim on the area, the National Weather Service released an updated report Tuesday morning with the latest snowfall projections for Wednesday. Precipitation is expected to start as all snow for the entire region early Wednesday morning before quickly turning to sleet, freezing rain and then rain in and around New York City and along the coast. Farther inland, and especially north and west, snow will likely accumulate through the morning and early afternoon.  The latest forecast predicts temperatures rising into the mid-30s for much of the area in the early afte…

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by Joe Lombardi