Nearly Eight Inches of Snow Fell Two Years Ago Today

The Bridgeport climate station recorded more than seven inches (7.6") of snow two years ago today (February 13, 2024), pushing the season total to 13.1" through the date.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Southwestern Connecticut

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Tuesday at 6 p.m. until Wednesday at 6 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM

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Frigid Wind Chills Across Southwestern Connecticut Saturday & Sunday

Here are the frigid minimum wind chill reports for Fairfield County from Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, 2026, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Historic Snowstorm Crippled Region 13 Years Ago This Weekend

A historic snowstorm dumped nearly three feet of snow in Fairfield and snow drifts of four-to-five feet from Friday, February 8, through Saturday, February 9, 2013. The snow began falling just after 7 o'clock Friday morning, February 8, and became steadier and heavier throughout the day and night. A Blizzard Warning was issued for the entire state, and heavy snow combined with gusty winds to produce near-whiteout conditions Friday night.

By the time all was said and done, it was almost impossible to open my kitchen door and go outside late Saturday morning. The snow-level was so high that the door would not open easily. The daunting task of shoveling the snow off the steps, sidewalk, and driveway almost seemed impossible when I stepped outside. I knew that I had to take my time due to the 40-plus mile-an-hour wind gusts, wind chill values in the teens, and my advancing age. After about an hour, I began making progress.

According to the National Weather Service, Fairfield hit the jackpot with the most snow in Fairfield County with 35 inches. However, regionally, Milford topped the list with 38 inches. That's more than the normal amount of snow for the entire Winter season. The snowiest Winter on record, however, happened 27 years ago when Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford reported 78" from 1995-96. Here's a view of my street from Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2013.

Here are the totals from the National Weather Service:

• Milford: 38"
• Fairfield: 35"
• Stratford: 33"
• Monroe: 30"
• Bridgeport: 30"
• Weston: 26.5"
• Shelton: 26.5"
• Westport: 24.5"
• Greenwich: 22.5"
• Darien: 22.1"
• Norwalk: 22"
• New Canaan: 22"
• Danbury: 21.5"
• Stamford: 19"
• Newtown: 17.1"
• Bethel: 16"
• Ridgefield: 12"

The storm was the result of a combination of a strong coastal low which moved up the Atlantic seaboard and an approaching front to the North and West. The two systems merged and the storm exploded Friday night. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy closed the state roads, much like the late-Gov. Ella Grasso 35 years earlier during the Blizzard of 1978. A snowplow driver got stuck in the snow in front of my house and abandoned his vehicle Saturday morning. It sat there for more than two days.

The second part of the storm entered into a colder environment late Friday night and with plenty of moisture it resulted in intense banding and a powdery, wind-driven snow between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. That resulted in snow totals which were much greater than expected. Fortunately, damaging winds and severe coastal flooding issues were not as severe and certainly not as widespread as feared. However, many people lost power.

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Extreme Cold Warning and Wind Advisory Issued for Southwestern Connecticut

An Extreme Cold Warning will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Saturday at 1 p.m. until Sunday at 1 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM

A Wind Advisory will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Saturday at 9 a.m. until Sunday at 12 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM

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Punxsutawney Phil: "Six More Weeks of Winter Abound"

Punxsutawney Phil: "It is my job this February 2 to look to the skies and report back to you that there is a shadow here on my ground. Six more weeks of Winter abound."

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM