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 [...]
Long Range Cold and Snow? The Truth Behind the “Polar Panic
Objectively, the long range outlook as we head into the middle of January is one of the most favorable for potential cold and snowy weather in the Eastern US that I have seen in some time. There’s a lot a major ingredients here that seem to be lining [...]
Light Icing Event Saturday Morning
A warm front will approach the area Friday night with light freezing rain or freezing drizzle possible after midnight into the Saturday morning commute. The timing of most concern is approximately 1AM to 7AM across the region. While warm air will attempt to move in during this period, it [...]
Will Christmas 2024 Be White?
The odds of a white Christmas are perhaps lower than you would expect in CT, with only around a 40% chance of a White Christmas in Danbury and Hartford and a 20% chance of a White Christmas in Bridgeport. To quickly define a 'White Christmas' for the purposes of [...]
It gets “Real Cold” This Weekend
After temperatures in the 50s Tuesday and another rain event Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night (more water is still good for the deficit) it appears we will see our coldest arctic airmass of the season Friday through Monday. This airmass is currently residing in the Yukon territory of Canada [...]
Wintery Mix Hits for Monday Morning Commute
Forecast is largely the same as it has been for the last 24 to 36 hours. Some last minute trends with this storm have been a little juicier in terms of total precipitation, which has increased the snow potential a bit, especially across Litchfield County. Honestly wouldn’t be shocked [...]
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Becoming More Likely Wednesday
This will be a very eventful weather week with multiple storm systems and lots of rain. The first system will move into the region Monday, with rain breaking out via a warm front shortly after noon. Steadier rain will taper to a few showers by Monday evening, with about [...]