Snow as of 10AM - Photograph

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Those photos don't give much perspective, to show how much snow has fallen as of 10AM. This post shows the same area in the first photo, when the snow began. The National Weather Service reports that as of 7AM this morning, 16" (40.64 cm) of snow had been measured at Bridgeport Airport, Connecticut. Still in effect: Blizzard Warning until February 23, 06:00 PM EST

And so it begins... - Photograph / Projected Snow Storm Total Accumulation

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Projected Storm Snowfall Totals

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Ahead of the start of the snow storm, freezing rain, sleet, and light snow had been falling. Then, around 12:50pm EST, the snow started coming down steadily. Now in effect: Blizzard Warning in effect from February 22, 01:00 PM EST until February 23, 06:00 PM EST. The forecast totals for the general area are 13" (33.02 cm) to 23" (58.42 cm), or more simply, 1 foot (0.3048 meters) to 2 feet (0.6096 meters) of snow, with the projected total of 17.2" (43.688 cm) for where I am! But hey, it could be worse, right?

Blizzard Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Projected Storm Snowfall Totals

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"And the hits keep coming" for the 2025 to 2026 Winter season where I live in southwest Connecticut (also known as the tri-state area). But hey, it could be worse, right?

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
244 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

Blizzard Warning in effect from 6AM Sunday morning [Feb 22, 2026] through Monday afternoon 6pm [Feb 23].

WHERE: Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York

WHAT: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

IMPACTS: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Extreme Cold Warning and Wind Advisory - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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The 2025 to 2026 Winter season where I live in southwest Connecticut (also known as the tri-state area) has been unusually harsh. But hey, it could be worse, right?

Heavy Wet Snow On Trees - Photograph

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I took that photograph looking out of the front window. The heavy wet snow is clinging to all of the trees, and this storm isn't anywhere near done yet. I hope the electricity doesn't go off.

Flood and Wind Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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So, the forecast has gone from bad to worse where I am.

Heavy Rainfall and Strong to Damaging Winds Late Sunday into Early Monday Morning

Flood Watch in effect from December 10, 04:00 PM EST until December 11, 01:00 PM EST

Across portions of Long Island and Southern Connecticut, 3 to 5 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally 6+ amounts possible. Elsewhere, 2-4 inches is likely. Most of this rain will fall in a 12 hour period.

Flood Safety Tips and Resources
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Today: High near 59. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 25 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Snow Squall - Photograph

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I took those photographs during the snow squall that came through my area in the afternoon, here in Connecticut (CT), United States (US). I took all of the photos through glass panes (windows / doors), so the quality isn't the best. We don't normally get snow squalls here, so I naively thought it would only be heavy snowfall for a short period of time. When it arrived, it had very high winds that blew the trees around. It's hard to tell, but in the last photo, that pine tree (and all of the others) were bending in all directions as the wind buffeted them. It was very scary, and I was relieved no trees fell.

Snow Squall Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Here we go. I don't recall seeing this sort of warning before. I guess conditions are "just right" for it.

SNOW SQUALL WARNING
NWS UPTON NY
307 PM EST SAT FEB 19 2022

CTC001-NJC003-013-017-031-039-NYC005-047-059-061-079-081-085-087-119-192045-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SQ.W.0005.220219T2007Z-220219T2045Z/
307 PM EST SAT FEB 19 2022
Fairfield County CT-Bergen County NJ-Essex County NJ-Hudson County
NJ-Passaic County NJ-Union County NJ-Bronx County NY-Kings County
NY-Nassau County NY-New York County NY-Putnam County NY-Queens County
NY-Richmond County NY-Rockland County NY-Westchester County NY-

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Southern Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey...
Eastern Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey...
Union County in northeastern New Jersey...
Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey...
Essex County in northeastern New Jersey...
Queens County in southeastern New York...
Western Putnam County in southeastern New York...
Richmond County in southeastern New York...
Bronx County in southeastern New York...
Kings County in southeastern New York...
Rockland County in southeastern New York...
Westchester County in southeastern New York...
New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York...
Nassau County in southeastern New York...

* Until 345 PM EST.

* At 306 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Brewster to Carteret, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Whiteout conditions. Zero visibility in heavy snow and
blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

Locations impacted include...
Newark, Jersey City, Jamaica, Yonkers, Paterson, Elizabeth, Stamford,
Flatbush, Norwalk, New Rochelle, Flushing, Passaic, Bayonne, White
Plains and Wayne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Reduce your speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

Northeast US Weather Radar (11:45 AM)

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And then the winds started getting stronger. :-(

It is bitterly cold here in southwest Connecticut United States, as the Winter Storm / Blizzard continues to pummel a large swath here in the Northeast US and into Canada. The temperature here is 12 F (-11 C) but with the wind chill it feels like -8 F (-22 C).

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I am hoping my power remains on, etc.

Blizzard and Winter Storm Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Here we go. This is like a bad de ja vu with January 31, 2021. We now have the "creeping" Blizzard Warning here in Connecticut (CT) United States. This morning, New London County didn't have that. Now it does. How long before that warning creeps into the rest of CT?

Night On Bald Mountain - Fantasia (1941) (Theatrical Cut)

Or, as Private Hudson said in Aliens, "That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over!"

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I might do another weather update post later today. "Impact" will be tomorrow (Saturday). Did I mention that the older I get, the more I hate snow? (I know, then why do I live in this state, right? Don't ask. It's just one of many regrets about many of the choices I have made in my life. In 100 years, it won't matter.)

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Warning - Long Island, NY and CT

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Soooo... the forecast isn't looking too good for my location here in Connecticut. For those not familiar with the "nuances" of the geography here, Long Island Sound is the salt water body of water between Connecticut (CT) and Long Island, New York (NY). It is about 18 miles (29 km) across, from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY.

As of this morning, Henri is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane later today, weaken to a very strong Tropical Storm overnight, and make landfall in Long Island Sunday afternoon. However, Long Island varies in width from 12 to 20 miles (19.3 km to 32.2 km) wide, so the storm won't lose much energy as it crosses Long Island, goes back over water (Long Island Sound) briefly, then makes a second land fall in Connecticut.

The local weather guy said the Connecticut landfall is currently forecast to occur on the border between New Haven and Fairfield Counties. The track could change between now and then, but as of now, they are forecasting extensive damage. Due to the geography of this area, and the track of the storm, the storm winds will push water from east to west in Long Island Sound. Combined with a Full Moon, the storm surge will be at its worse. Then add the wind and rain on top of that.

This forecast has me dreading a repeat of Tropical Storm Isaias. The local weather guy said this storm will be worse than that one was. But there is nothing I can do about it, other than storm preparation.

Winter Storm Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Each time I check, the forecast gets worse, so I thought it would be appropriate to play this music, while reading the forecast below, which says 14" to 20" (35.56 cm to 50.8 cm) of snow with winds gusting as high as 50 mph (80.47 kph).

Night On Bald Mountain - Fantasia (1941) (Theatrical Cut)

Or, as Private Hudson said in Aliens, "That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over!"

Connecticut Traffic Alerts

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
355 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

CTZ005-006-009-010-011100-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0001.210201T0500Z-210202T1100Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-
Southern New Haven-
355 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven and Southern New Haven Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard like conditions possible Monday afternoon, especially near the coast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Christmas Wreath Tree Reflection In Snow Covered Window - Photograph

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I took that photograph of my window reflecting my Christmas wreath and tree. It's still dark outside, so I can't tell how much snow is out there, and the snowfall won't be ending until later this morning. Thankfully I didn't lose power, and hopefully it stays that way.

Teddy Monitoring Snow Storm Forecast - Photograph

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Teddy is in the "Situation Room" monitoring the snow storm forecast. From the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
851 AM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-103>108-NYZ067>071-162300-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0001.201216T1900Z-201217T1800Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
851 AM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still some uncertainty with how much, if any mixing occurs tonight for southeastern coastal Connecticut. If some mixing occurs, snowfall amounts will be lower.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Tropical Storm Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

current location at 10:38 UTC

Update (7/11/2020): The storm went west of my area, so I only got about 0.2" of rain.

Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 3
CTZ009>012-NJZ006-106-108-NYZ071>075-078>081-176>179-101730-

Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 3
National Weather Service New York NY  AL062020
527 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020

This product covers Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut

**TROPICAL STORM FAY TO BRING HEAVY RAINFALL, STRONG WINDS, AND DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS**

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 240 miles south of New York City NY or about 300 miles
      south-southwest of Montauk Point NY
    - 37.4N 74.8W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Tropical Storm Fay, located just east of the southern Delmarva Peninsula, will move northward along the coast towards the area today, making landfall near the New York City area tonight. The main threats with this system will be locally heavy rainfall, the potential for flash flooding, and dangerous surf conditions today into tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Make sure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, Turn Around Don't Drown! If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter options.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high winds, such as near large trees, a mobile home, upper floors of a high rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor http://weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see http://ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see http://getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see http://redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in New York NY around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Snow Squall Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

Snow Squall Warning

SNOW SQUALL WARNING
NWS UPTON NY
349 PM EST WED DEC 18 2019

CTC001-007-009-011-NJC003-013-017-031-039-NYC005-047-059-061-081-085-087-103-119-182112-
/O.CON.KOKX.SQ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-191218T2115Z/
349 PM EST WED DEC 18 2019
Fairfield County CT-Middlesex County CT-New Haven County CT-New London County CT-Bergen County NJ-Essex County NJ-Hudson County NJ-Passaic County NJ-Union County NJ-Bronx County NY-Kings County NY-Nassau County NY-New York County NY-Queens County NY-Richmond County NY-Rockland County NY-Suffolk County NY-Westchester County NY-

...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EST FOR CENTRAL NEW LONDON...FAIRFIELD...MIDDLESEX...NEW HAVEN...HUDSON... EASTERN PASSAIC...UNION...BERGEN...ESSEX...QUEENS...RICHMOND... BRONX...KINGS...ROCKLAND...WESTCHESTER...WEST CENTRAL SUFFOLK...NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) AND CENTRAL NASSAU COUNTIES...

At 349 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Chaplin to New Rochelle to Union, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Whiteout conditions. Zero visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Quick 1/2 inch to 1 inch of snow.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

This snow squall will be near...
Jersey City and Sprague around 405 PM EST.
Oyster Bay and Norwich around 410 PM EST.
Garden City and Mineola around 415 PM EST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.

Reduce your speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.

LAT...LON 4124 7255 4125 7292 4098 7364 4086 7375
          4093 7319 4098 7307 4056 7396 4060 7403
          4050 7426 4060 7421 4068 7445 4108 7405
          4164 7298 4156 7295 4154 7285 4164 7263
          4160 7234 4171 7224 4166 7216 4164 7179
          4124 7255

Winter Storm Watch Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
432 AM EST Sat Nov 30 2019

CTZ005>007-NJZ002-103-NYZ067>070-302145-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.A.0004.191201T1200Z-191203T1200Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Western Passaic-Western Bergen-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
432 AM EST Sat Nov 30 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches well inland, and 5 to 8 inches elsewhere. Ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch or less possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, inland southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel and the morning and evening commutes on Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will start as all snow on Sunday. The precipitation becomes a wintry mix Sunday afternoon into Sunday night before changing back to snow Monday. Snow continues Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Frost Advisory In Effect Until 8 AM EDT This Morning - NYC, NJ, CT tri-state area

Frost Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
340 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2019

CTZ005>008-NJZ002-NYZ067-068-051200-
/O.CON.KOKX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191005T1200Z/
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Western Passaic-Orange-Putnam-
340 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2019

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures falling into the mid and upper 30s will
  result in frost formation.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In Connecticut,
  Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex,
  and Northern New London Counties. In New York, Orange and
  Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...To 8 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation if
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold.

Thunder Storms Rolling In 16:13 EDT - NYC, NJ, CT tri-state area

It's getting very dark here. I can hear thunder in the distance. The above image was the radar map at 16:13 EDT (4:13 PM EDT) in Connecticut, USA. It looks like the Yonkers, NY has a heavy cell over it.

16:33 EDT  (4:33 PM EDT) radar:

Lightning map can be seen here.  Screen capture is below: