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 [...]
The Unexpected Power of Showers: How a Gust Front Caused Wind Damage in Western Connecticut
On a seemingly ordinary Saturday in western Connecticut with a 'few showers' in the forecast during the afternoon, a line of mostly regular showers unexpectedly gave rise to a powerful gust front, leading to significant wind damage across the area. While gust fronts are typically associated with stronger thunderstorms, [...]
Winds Ramp Up for Friday
No official Wind Advisory today, but it is going to be gusty across the state and particularly the Western half. Expect widespread gusts 35 to 45 mph with isolated gusts to 50 mph. This could be enough to cause isolated to scattered power outage issues. I'm between a 2 [...]
Welcome to Spring – Fast Facts About the Equinox
Welcome to Spring in Connecticut As we bid farewell to winter, the arrival of the spring equinox on March 20th marks the official start of spring in Connecticut. This astronomical event occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, heading north, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and [...]
Pleasant Weather Returns Tuesday and Wednesday
Temperatures will drop to near or below freezing Monday night. With some residual moisture, it is possible there is patchy black ice or refreeze, especially in areas that saw more than an inch of rainfall where runoff may be more common. High pressure builds in for Tuesday and Wednesday [...]
The Great White Hurricane: A Look Back at the Blizzard of 1888
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from students when I visit local schools is, “What do you think was the worst snowstorm of all time?” The answer is always the same. The Blizzard of 1888, also known as the “Great White Hurricane,” is one of the [...]