A Colder, Snowier Start to December?
After a warm and dry fall, the Polar Express is roaring in just in time for December, ushering in a sharp shift to winter. High temperatures are expected to struggle into the 30s for much of the next two weeks, bringing a "middle-of-winter" feel to a month that has [...]
Latest on the Thanksgiving Storm
Get the rain gear ready.... Models are in good alignment now on a soaker for Thanksgiving Day throughout all of Connecticut. Rain should break out between 5AM and 7AM and continue straight through until around 7PM Thursday evening. A low track focused just to the South of New England [...]
First Flakes of the Season? A Curious Setup for Western Connecticut and New York State
As we approach the first potential snowfall of the season, I want to give you the latest details. I'll admit—this trended a bit colder than I originally anticipated. But while there's some fascinating meteorology to unpack here, I still think this event is a very low to no-impact [...]
Rain, Wind, and a Few Flakes for Parts of the Region
A complex weather system is moving through the area today, bringing a mix of rain, gusty winds, and even the potential for some snow in certain spots later tonight. There has been some buzz today about "inches" of accumulation in Western areas... here is the latest: Rain Continues Through [...]
Rain Brings Relief as Smoke from Great Barrington Fire Blankets Western Connecticut
Smoke from the ongoing wildfire near Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, MA, continued to shroud parts of Western Connecticut this afternoon, creating a hazy scene across the region. This was the view captured from Federal Road in Brookfield earlier today by Andy Paproski. Federal Road in Brookfield [...]
Minor Earthquake Rattles Stamford, CT
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.3 was reported late Monday morning near the Merritt Parkway in the northern section of Stamford, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 11:55 a.m. and originated approximately 3 miles below the surface. The seismic activity was [...]
Significant Fire Weather Concerns This Weekend
Connecticut faces a significant threat of brush and wildland fires in the coming days, as a critical combination of severe drought conditions, low humidity, and strong, gusty winds create an environment ripe for rapid fire spread. As of Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning [...]