2/17- Quick HItting but Very Intense Snowfall Tonight

Good Saturday everyone-

All of Connecticut is under a Winter Storm Warning

Well, we're getting agreement on the models, and it looks like the statewide average for snow will be around 6". Thus, 4-8" seems reasonable, but I wouldn't be shocked if some areas come close to a double-digit accumulation. This storm is moving very, very quickly and will only last about 8-10 horus, but the snowfall rates will be extremely, extremely impressive. Wind should be a non-factor with this thing, but the roads tomorrow morning will be tricky and plans should be made if you cannot get out during the morning hours tomorrow. Beyond that, though- we have temperatures near 70 possible by midweek before we have to watch another storm threat for Thursday, but this one looks to stay well out to sea. That could change though...so we'll wait and see as we get closer.

Stay warm & have those shovels ready tonight!!

2/16- WINTER STORM WATCH

Happy Friday all-

A WINTER STORM WATCH is up for the entire state.

A significant snow event is now likely tomorrow night. A clipper-like system is going to be moving through our region and rapidly intensifying off the coast, and spinning snow into southern New England. The snow accumulation forecast is a bit difficult, but at this time accumulations of four to eight inches appear to be reasonable. As for the timing of this, it would be hard to choose a time that would be less impactful- we're talking about 9 PM Saturday to 5 AM Sunday- which is great for commuters, and even better- it's going to be very warm beyond that, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s by Tuesday...so all in all, it's really not too bad, but we have tomorrow's snow to get through.

I'll have the latest on what will probably be Winter Storm Dakota either later tonight or tomorrow morning.