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Here's How Much Snow Fell In New Haven County Here's How Much Snow Fell In New Haven County
Here's How Much Snow Fell In New Haven 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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Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages The rain has moved out but dangerous winds have rolled in with strong gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Friday morning, April 30 until early Saturday morning, May 1. Sustained winds of between 25 to 35 miles per hour are expected through the day, with gusts up to 55 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said in a statement released early Friday. "Scattered trees and tree limbs could be blown down with power outages possible. "Use extra caution when driv…

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by Joe Lombardi