CT Weather

02/09/2025

Images from the storm tonight from around Danbury. Let us know how much you had in your backyard!

02/08/2025

Analysis of tonight's storm and a look ahead to next week..

02/08/2025

Sunrise over Candlewood Lake this morning!

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02/08/2025

Briefing for our latest snow event!

02/08/2025

Latest on the storm Saturday night into Sunday Morning!

A significant winter storm is forecast to impact the region from Saturday night through Sunday morning, bringing hazardous travel conditions. Snow is expected to begin around 8 PM, rapidly intensifying with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour between 9 PM and 12 PM.

02/08/2025

No changes to the snow map this evening as we are concerned with mixing issues after midnight that may keep totals lower than other outlets. ❄️

02/07/2025

Forecast Discussion 2/7:

Clear skies and blustery winds for your Friday and the first part of Saturday, but all attention shifts to the next system Saturday night into Saturday night into Sunday, with plowable snowfall likely across the entire region. WINTER STORM WATCHES have been posted for the entire forecast areas. Our forecast remains 3 to 6 inches for most of the urban corridor, with 4 to 8 inches possible in the hills of Northern CT. while this is a more conservative forecast than many other outlets, there are some concerns with dry air getting into the snow growth layer (the layer aloft where snowflakes are made) as well as the potential for sleet mixing in with the snow, especially along and south of I84. The timing of the system is relatively quick as well, with the bulk of the snowfall falling between 10PM and 3AM.

Snow will taper to flurries by daybreak Sunday, with sunshine and clear skies expected by mid to late morning. This should help temperatures climb above freezing during the day, with highs in the middle 30s expected.

Temperatures will be on the colder side of average into early next week, with another system coming in for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Confidence continues to increase for a moderate, plowable snowfall from this event as well, although there is still significant model spread. Yet another system looks possible on it heels Thursday, although too early for details and it appears it may be more of a wintery mix to rain scenario.

02/07/2025

Lots of weather ahead!

A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. A storm system will track through the middle of the county, with low pressure eventually passing south of Long Island Saturday night. Right now, favoring a relatively conservative 3 to 6 inches in most locations, with 4....

02/07/2025

We have multiple storms to track over the next 10 to 15 days, this is the probability of 6” or more of snow facing next Wednesday - high!

02/06/2025

Forecast Update: 2/6

Sleet and snow are being reported through the area this morning, with activity spreading west to east. The forecast is mainly on track for most places, with about 1 to3 inches of snow and sleet followed by a period of freezing rain. Plain rain and plain drizzle will win out at the shoreline, with temperatures reaching above freezing after noon or so. Across the interior freezing drizzle may hang on until 2PM or so, but anything of impact is expected to wind down by midafternoon at the latest. Temperatures stay above freezing for many areas Thursday night, so not concerned or refreeze outside of perhaps Northern Litchfield County.

Things clear out for Friday and the first part of Saturday, but another system is forecasted for Saturday night into Sunday, with a colder and snowier general solution. Trends the last 24 hours have been for less ice and more snow, as the storm track has shifted to the south a bit. This will likely yield a “periods of snow, possibly mixing with sleet” forecast from about 8PM Saturday to 8AM Sunday. With the colder solution, snowfall totals have nudged up as well. Expecting about 3 to 6 inches across the shoreline and 5 to 9 inches across the interior.

02/06/2025

Thoughts on an active winter stretch ahead!

02/05/2025

Forecast Discussion 2/5:

Colder air moved in last night with morning lows being reported in the teens at many stations. Highs today will struggle to reach 30°F under partly to mostly cloudy skies. An impactful weather system is expected to arrive Thursday morning, with snow likely starting between 5 AM and 9AM. Snow accumulation is anticipated to be between 1-4 inches, followed by a transition to sleet and freezing rain in the later morning to early afternoon, forming a solid ice layer. Most of the precipitation will end before temperatures rise above freezing, especially in interior regions, so any change to rain is unlikely to wash away the snow and ice. Widespread school disruptions are expected, even down to the shoreline. AN ENE wind will reinforce cold air at the surface during the storm.

Things clear out for Friday and the first part of Saturday, but another similar “kitchen sink” system is forecasted for Saturday night into Sunday, potentially bringing colder temperatures and more snow. This system is likely to include a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with some models indicating 0.25 to 0.50 inches of freezing rain in certain areas. Close monitoring is required, as significant impacts are possible. The active weather pattern will continue into next week, with additional chances for winter storms and seasonably cold temperatures.

02/04/2025

Forecast Discussion 2/4:

It’s a mild start to your Tuesday, but temperatures will drop during the afternoon as a cold front moves through. Winds will pick up with this frontal passage as well, gusting up to 30 mph from the northwest. Temperatures drop considerably for Tuesday night, with lows generally 15-20°F. Patchy black ice is possible, but the threat should be somewhat mitigated by the winds.

ACTIVE PERIOD AHEAD! Wednesday will bring colder air, with highs struggling to reach 30°F under partly to mostly cloudy skies. An impactful weather system is expected to arrive Thursday morning, with snow likely starting between 6 AM and 10 AM. Snow accumulation is anticipated to be between 1-4 inches, followed by a transition to sleet and freezing rain in the afternoon, forming a solid ice layer. Most of the precipitation will end before temperatures rise above freezing, especially in interior regions, so any change to rain is unlikely to wash away the snow and ice. Widespread school disruptions are expected.

Another similar system is forecasted for Saturday night into Sunday, potentially bringing colder temperatures and more snow. This system is likely to include a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with some models indicating 0.25 to 0.50 inches of freezing rain in certain areas. Close monitoring is required, as significant impacts are possible. The active weather pattern will continue into next week, with additional chances for winter storms.

02/04/2025

Are you ready for the next two weeks?

The next two weeks look active and wintery across the region as we head into a favorable pattern for winter storms. These will likely not be all snow events, as lows will track close to the area, but it will be very active with snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain - usually in that order. Wednesday

02/03/2025

Forecast Discussion 2/3:

The storm system that brought the area snow last night has moved well out to the east. In its wake a general 1-3 inches was recorded across the area. Expect a party to mostly cloudy day to kick off the work week. It will be mild, with temperatures in the middle to upper 40s throughout the region. With this, expect a decent amount of melt through the day today. There could be a sprinkle Monday night as a cold front pushes through the area, but overall, not expecting a mostly dry frontal passage.

Colder air works in behind this front for Tuesday, with a gusty NW wind limiting highs to the upper 30s. The next system of note approaches midweek with a “kitchen sink” wintery mix scenario. The timing of this looks to be late Wednesday night into the day on Thursday. The GFS still favors a colder solution with snow to freezing rain for the interior and snow to freezing rain to rain at the shoreline while the Euro is a bit warmer and quicker with the transition but appears to be stepping in line. In other words, a few inches of snow before a transition to freezing rain is certainly on the table.

Yet another system approaches Saturday night into Sunday that appears to be talking a similar track, with another round of accumulating snow to wintery mix certainly possible. Please check back in as the week progresses.

02/02/2025

Snow is on the way! A general 1-3 inches should do it across the state, with isolated higher totals in the hills. Latest NAM below tells the story.

01/31/2025

Forecast Discussion 1/31:

Areas of freezing drizzle, freezing rain, and wintery mix have been reported this morning in Western and Southwestern CT, but with temperatures 32-36 degrees, this has yielded low to no impacts across the area. We did receive some public reports of isolated slick areas across Central Fairfield County, but again thinking this is very isolated in nature. Precipitation will continue to move into the area over the next couple of hours in the form of plain rain. Rain will continue through the rest of the day, light to moderate at times. A general 0.50 to 0.75 inches of rainfall are expected.

High pressure builds in for the weekend with mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures before another system approaches later Sunday that marry carry the risk for snow showers Sunday night into Monday morning with light accumulations possible, especially across Northern CT. Right now, would target a Coating to an Inch in northern zones and a dusting elsewhere.

Yet another system approaches midweek with a “kitchen sink” wintery mix to rain scenario. This looks like a larger threat for freezing rain than today, so we’ll watch closely as we get closer. Timing right now would be Wednesday afternoon or evening into Thursday morning.

01/30/2025

Forecast Discussion 1/30:

Cold conditions will return on Thursday under mostly sunny skies. Expect highs near freezing, with low to mid 30s likely throughout the entire forecast areas. The good news is it will be much less windy than it was on Wednesday. Clouds will increase Thursday night with temperatures dipping into the middle 20s.

The next system we have been watching approaches on Friday. This system appears to have a "warm" profile, suggesting a mostly rain solution for Southern New England. Despite this, cannot rule out some wintery mix at the onset, especially in the Hudson Valley and Western CT. The best chance at more significant and impactful mix/freezing rain will be across the higher elevations of NW CT Friday morning, with more of a brief period of freezing rain possible in Northern Westchester and Northern Fairfield County. Coastal areas and areas in the Hartford Valley points east will likely start and stay plain rain for the duration of this event. As far as timing, precipitation breaks out after 4AM Friday and rainfall finally winds down everywhere Friday night around 11PM.

High pressure builds in for the weekend with mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures before another system approaches later Sunday that marry carry the risk for snow showers Sunday night into Monday morning.