Breaking Down the Blizzard of 2026: Why Snow Totals Varied So Dramatically
In the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, many people asked for a more regional breakdown of snowfall totals—and understandably so. This storm delivered a complex combination of classic coastal development and intense mesoscale banding that created sharp gradients over short distances. Here’s a closer look at what happened. [...]
What Made Last Night’s Sunset So Epic?
If you were outside last night across Connecticut, you may have noticed the sky glowing with an incredible orange hue long after the sun had dipped below the horizon. It wasn’t just a typical sunset—it was the result of a perfect combination of atmospheric conditions. To the west, a [...]
Autumn Mornings on Candlewood Lake: The Beauty of “Lake Smoke”
On cool autumn mornings around Connecticut, it’s common to see fog rising off lakes and ponds. This effect—sometimes called “lake smoke” or “frost smoke”—happens when cold overnight air moves over warmer water. The temperature difference causes moisture from the lake to evaporate and condense into fog just above the [...]
Loud and ‘Rolling’ Thunder – Anatomy of an Early Spring Storm
Did you notice the exceptionally loud and "rolling" thunder yesterday? On Saturday afternoon, the atmosphere was unstable enough for storms, and dew points had risen to the middle 60s. The air had a muggy feel to it as a line of storms approached from the west. Ahead of this [...]
Guide: The Colors of Lightning
Nothing captivates weather watchers more than a lightning-heavy thunderstorm. On Monday night, a strong storm moved into Western CT and produced a prolific light show across many towns in Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield County. Lightning is one of nature's most spectacular phenomena, and it can appear in a [...]
Why Has it Been So Windy?
If you stepped outside at all in New England the last couple of days, you probably noticed the cold, and a moment later the wind. Winds gusted 40 to 50 mph over much of Connecticut on Tuesday, resulting in single digit wind chills and even isolated tree and power [...]