BANDS OF MODERATE SNOW CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE STATE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AS THE WINTER STORM CONTINUES IMPACTING THE STATE…

BANDS OF MODERATE SNOW CONTINUE TO MOVE INTO THE STATE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AS THE WINTER STORM CONTINUES IMPACTING THE STATE…

At 7:45 PM radar and surface reports indicated that the overall intensity of snowfall has lightened up somewhat.  However, bands of moderate to occasionally heavy snow continue to move into the state.  NE winds are gusting to 45 MPH at times along the coast and to 35 MPH at times inland.  Eversource and UI are currently reporting just 1,356 customers without power across the state.  As of 7:45 PM total snowfall across the state has ranged from 6” – 12” in Eastern CT, 10” – 14” in Central CT, and 12” – 16” in Western CT. Temperatures currently range from the upper 20’s in northern CT to the low 30’s along the coast. 

Rest of this Evening and Overnight: The moderate to heavy snow will continue to gradually taper off to lighter snow from south to north over the next 3 – 4 hours.  The lighter snow may mix with sleet and some rain along the coast.  Northeast winds gusting up to 50 MPH at times may cause some additional power outages.  Moderate coastal flooding (tides 2 – 3 feet above normal) is still possible during high tide around 1:30 AM in western Long Island Sound.  Temps holding in the low to mid 30’s.

Tuesday: A light mix of precipitation in the morning should change back to light to occasionally moderate snow Tuesday afternoon before ending Tuesday night.  Just a few more inches of accumulation are expected.  A minor to moderate impact is expected for the morning rush hour and a minor impact is expected for the afternoon rush hour. 

Total Snowfall: Is currently forecast to range from 8” – 12” along the southeast coast, 12” – 16” across most of central Connecticut and 16” – 24” in Western CT.  There may also be a slight snow shadow in the Connecticut river valley with slightly less snowfall.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will send out another update at 10:00 PM.  

Sincerely,

Doug Glowacki