Two years ago: The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years
Two years ago: The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years Aurora is not something people usually associate with Connecticut, or at least they didn’t until this event. On May 10, 2024, the sun blasted us [...]
It’s Been a Cold Start to May. That Doesn’t Mean You Should be Complaining
It's Been a Cold Start to May. That Doesn't Mean You Should be Complaining It's fair to complain about how cold it's felt to start off the month of May. Still, we’re often having days [...]
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 [...]
7 YEARS AGO: Storms Leave a Path of Destruction
7 YEARS AGO the worst severe weather outbreak of this generation roared through Connecticut. This remains a benchmark storm for the area, with damage still notable along the hardest hit areas all these years later. [...]
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 [...]