Blizzard of 2026 Delivers Heavy Snow & Damaging Winds to Southwestern Connecticut

The Blizzard of Sunday and Monday, February 22 and 23, 2026, delivered the most snow to southwestern Connecticut in 13 years. In fact, the Winter storm brought the season snowfall total to 54.6 inches and pushed the monthly total to 21.4 inches, making it the second snowiest February on record at the Bridgeport climate station. 

Bridgeport hit the jackpot in southwestern Connecticut with 20 inches of snow, just behind New Fairfield's 21 inches, as reported by the National Weather Service.

The numbers were even more impressive in southwestern Connecticut. North Stonington reported more than 30 inches, while Mystic (24"), Madison (22.1"), New London (21.5"), and Pawcatuck (20.5") eclipsed the 20-inch mark.

The wind was also an issue throughout the Winter storm. peak wind gusts of 53 mph and 51 mph were reported at Bridgeport and Fairfield, respectively. Groton, in the southeastern part of Connecticut, clocked a 68 mph wind gust Monday at 7:19 a.m.

Paul

Blizzard Warning Issued for Southwestern Connecticut Sunday & Monday

A Blizzard Warning will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Sunday at 1 p.m. through Monday at 6 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM

Nearly one-and-a-half feet of snow is expected across southwestern Connecticut through Monday at 7 p.m. EST.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM

A Coastal Flood Warning will be in effect for southern Fairfield and New Haven counties Monday from 12 a.m. until 5 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM

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Major Winter Storm to Affect Southwestern Connecticut Late Sunday Into Monday

Six-to-ten inches of snow are expected across southwestern Connecticut through Monday at 7 p.m. EST.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Sunday at 6 a.m. until Monday at 6 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) February 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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Marking the 23rd Anniversary of the Presidents' Day Blizzard of 2003

Today, February 17, marks the 23rd anniversary of the unforgettable Presidents Day Blizzard of 2003. It ranked as the snowiest day on record at the time at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, tying the previous mark of 16 inches established on December 19, 1948. In New York's Central Park, where records date back well over a century, the 19.8 inches ranked as the fifth snowiest single day total. 

The snowfall totals across southwestern Connecticut were impressive. Darien and New Canaan measured the most snow (20 inches), while Westport (19"), Bridgeport (17"), Norwalk (16"), and Milford (15") also posted impressive totals. New Fairfield, in Northern Fairfield County, led the way locally with exactly two feet of snow. 

The magnitude of the storm was quite impressive. It spread heavy snow across the major cities in the Northeast from Washington to Boston. In fact, it was the biggest snowstorm on record in Baltimore (28.2") and Boston (27.5"). The storm actually developed in the southern Rockies on February 14 and moved through southern Missouri and the lower Tennessee Valley over the next two days. Eventually, the storm brought heavy rain and severe weather to the deep South.

In the Northeast, Arctic air helped slow down the storm and kept all of the precipitation in the form of snow and some sleet. By late Sunday evening, February 16, the snow reached the New York City area, and by midnight, it was snowing across all of southwestern Connecticut. A secondary area of low pressure developed off the Virginia coast the morning of February 17, turning the Nor'easter into a full-blown blizzard.

Paul

Nearly Eight Inches of Snow Fell at Bridgeport 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.

Paul

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

February's Full Snow Moon Happens Today at 5:09 p.m. EST

You may have noticed how the Moon has been growing --- or waxing --- over the last two weeks. We didn't see much of the Moon last night, but we will be able to partially see it after it reaches Full Moon stage. That happens at 5:09 p.m. EST this evening. The Moon will rise at 4:59 p.m. local time this afternoon and will set at 7:36 a.m. tomorrow.

So, how did the February Full Moon get its name, anyway? Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native tribes of the North and East most often called February's Full Moon the Full Snow Moon. Some tribes also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult.

Remember, Full Moon names date back to the days of the Native Americans, who lived in what is now the Northern and Eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring Full Moon. Their names were applied to the entire month in which each occurred. There was some variation in the Moon names, but in general, the same ones were current throughout the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior.

This Moon has also been known as the Full Storm Moon and Full Candles Moon. A Full Moon rises at about the same time the Sun is setting. Since the length of daylight continues to grow each day through the Summer Solstice, today's Full Moon will rise a little later than it did in December or January. In addition, this Full Moon will appear still fairly high in the sky since we're still in Winter.

Paul

Happy Groundhog Day

Monday is Groundhog Day, which is an unofficial weather holiday around these parts. I always look forward to the annual prediction by the Keystone State's most famous rodent. 

This has been a brutally cold Winter so far, and I'm looking forward to an early Spring. We'll know the answer early Monday morning when Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction just before 7:30 in front of a huge gathering of fans and curiosity seekers.

So, how did Groundhog Day originate, anyway? The earliest known reference to Groundhog Day can be found at the Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore Center at Franklin and Marshall College. According to storekeeper James Morris' diary dated February 4, 1841, "Last Tuesday, the second, was Candlemas Day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the groundhog peeps out of his Winter quarters. If he sees his shadow, he pops back for another six-week nap. But if it remain cloudy, he remains out as the weather is to be moderate."

According to the Old English saying, "If Candlemas be fair and bright, Winter has another flight. If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, Winter will not come again." According to the Scottish, "If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there will be two Winters in the year." Finally, the Germans believe, "For as the Sun shines on Candlemas Day, so far will the snow swirl until May. For as the snow blows on Candlemas Day, so far will the Sun shine before May."

Over the years, there have been several interesting anecdotes to Groundhog Day. For example, during Prohibition, Phil threatened to impose 60 weeks of Winter on the community if he wasn't allowed a drink. Phil traveled to Washington, DC, in 1986 to meet with President Reagan, and, one year later, he met Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornberg. In 1993, Columbia Pictures released the movie Groundhog Day, starring comedian Bill Murray, and Phil appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1995.

Following the release of the movie, annual crowds in excess of 30,000 have visited Gobbler's Knob. The spectacle has turned into a media event and has become commercial, too, with vendors hawking "Phil" tee-shirts, sweatshirts, a plastic Phil bank, Phil ornaments, and a classic Punxsutawney Phil cookbook. I wouldn't mind wearing one of those sweatshirts, in fact!

It is said that Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking the "elixir of life," a secret recipe. Phil takes one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it magically gives him seven more years of life. So the story goes, Punxsutawney Phil was named after King Phillip. Prior to being called Phil, he was called Br'er Groundhog. I'm one of Phil's biggest fans!

Happy Groundhog Day.

Paul

A Cold Weather Advisory Remains in Effect for Southwestern Connecticut Through Saturday Morning

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties until Saturday at 10 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM

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Significant Winter Storm Delivers More Than One Foot of Snow Across Southwestern Connecticut

The significant Winter storm Sunday delivered more than one foot of snow across most of southwestern Connecticut. In fact, more than 15 inches were measured at the Bridgeport climate station at Sikorsky Memorial Airport. 

The snow began falling just before daybreak Sunday morning and continued through the day into Sunday night. The heaviest snow fell from midday to late afternoon.

The impressive amount pushed this season's total to 33.2" of snow, which is nearly three times the normal average (12.3") through Monday. The monthly total (21.4") is more than triple the normal (6.8") for the same period.

The following photo were taken in my Fairfield neighborhood two days after the snowstorm.

Consider that last year, less than one-half-foot (5.4") fell through the same period. This season's snowfall total is nearly six times greater.

New Fairfield (16.0") and Bethel (15.7") hit the jackpot with the highest reported snow amounts in southwestern Connecticut. Danbury (15.5"), Bridgeport (15.1"), and Shelton (15.0") received at least 15" of snow from the storm.

During the height of the storm early Sunday afternoon, the temperature at Bridgeport was only 11° F with a northeast wind gusting to 30 mph and a -5° wind chill.

In addition to the snow, the prolonged cold spell is another major concern. The last time the temperature eclipsed 32° F at Bridgeport was last Friday, January 23, before an Arctic cold front moved across the region. The temperature is not expected to reach freezing again until early next week.

It appears another snowstorm is possible later this weekend. As far as Winter snow is concerned, it's either "feast or famine." This year, we're enjoying quite a snow "feast."

Paul

More Than One Foot of Snow Blankets Southwestern Connecticut

Here are the latest snowfall reports from southwestern Connecticut as of 1 a.m. EST, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 26, 2026 at 5:43 AM

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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwestern Connecticut From Sunday Morning Through Monday Evening

A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Sunday at 3 a.m. until Monday at 6 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Approximately 12 to 18 inches of snow are expected across southwestern Connecticut through Monday at 7 p.m. EST.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM

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Recalling the Snowstorm of 21 Years Ago

Twenty-one years ago today, we were digging out from a major Winter storm and dealing with brutally cold wind chills across southwestern Connecticut. The snowstorm of Saturday and Sunday, January 22 and 23, 2005, was one for the record books and will not soon be forgotten.

The snow began falling shortly after lunchtime, Saturday, January 22, and it became steadier and heavier through the afternoon. The cold air was already in place since the mercury dipped to two degrees at daybreak. By later in the day the winds began gusting out of the Northeast, and Arctic cold air had settled into the region. Roads became almost impassable by late-afternoon, and by nightfall the snow was virtually blinding.

A Blizzard Warning was issued by the National Weather Service that day. For at least three hours, the blowing snow reduced visibility to less than a quarter of a mile, and wind gusts were frequently clocked over 35 miles an hour. Adding insult to injury was the wind chill, which fell below zero by nightfall.

By the time Sunday morning, January 23, arrived, the snow had moved away, but the damaging winds and biting cold were here to stay for the time being. Nearly a foot of snow had fallen across southwestern Connecticut. Here are some of the official totals reported by the National Weather Service office:

• Milford 12.0"
• Orange 12.0"
• Darien 10.5"
• Fairfield 10.3"
• Norwalk 10.3"
• Bridgeport 9.5"
• Greenwich 9.0"
• Westport 9.0"
• Stratford 8.0"

Sunday morning's low temperature fell to six degrees above zero at Sikorsky Memorial Airport, but what I most remember about that morning was the howling and downright dangerous winds. Here is a sampling of some of the peak wind gusts from across the region:

• Orange 53.0 mph (6:39 am)
• Bridgeport 49.0 mph (6:24 am)
• Westport 45.0 mph (2:05 pm)

Shoveling the nearly one-foot of snow in those conditions was extremely difficult. I remember taking several breaks that day because the wind was just too strong. The afternoon high temperature only reached 25 degrees, but it certainly felt much colder than that. Another factor was the blowing snow, which reduced visibility even though the skies became clear and sunny for much of the day. 

By Sunday evening, roads were extremely icy, and the mercury continued to drop. The low temperature that night fell to five degrees above zero, and the wind continued to howl. It wasn't until later Monday afternoon, January 24, that the wind slowly began to subside and, by the following day, the temperature climbed to a more seasonable 34 degrees.

Paul

Cold Air Advisory Issued for Southwestern Connecticut Friday Evening Through Saturday Morning

A Cold Air Advisory will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Friday at 10 p.m. through Saturday at 12 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?...

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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Thank you, Dr. Mel.

Thank you, Dr. Mel.

Perhaps no other person has influenced my love of weather more than the iconic Connecticut meteorologist Mel Goldstein, who passed away 14 years ago today at the age of 66 following a courageous 16-year battle with cancer. Dr. Mel was arguably the most respected weatherman in the Northeast, and he was a tremendous inspiration to me, professionally and personally, especially during his final years of life.

Dr. Mel first hired me, a 20-something youngster a few years removed from college, as an assistant at his Western Connecticut State University weathercenter in 1986. He knew about my interest in weather, and soon after I learned about his tremendous passion for all things meteorological, including his childlike excitement whenever a storm was brewing. Yes, that's a photo of Dr. Mel and me formulating a forecast at the WCSU weathercenter in 1986.

I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Dr. Mel for giving me the opportunity to learn from him and work for him. He always smiled and was ever the optimist, no matter what obstacles or challenges stood in his way. In fact, I wouldn't be where I am today without his help and support. He taught me to give my best every day, and I truly wanted to emulate him.

"Part of it was the fascination," Dr. Mel explained about his passion for weather. "The other part was the excitement." I worked a 10-hour shift every weekend at his weathercenter, and many times I remember Dr. Mel greeting me when I arrived for work and wishing me a safe drive home when I left. It seemed like he lived at the weathercenter, and he lived for weather.

"I never lost the interest of sharing this with other people," Dr. Mel once said. "I wanted to explain and tell the story as I understood the story to be." For years, he authored a daily weather column which appeared in the Hartford Courant. I was amazed at the variety of topics and wealth of knowledge he shared with his readers. Many times he would call me and dictate his article to me over the phone, and I would send it to the newspaper. Why do you think I blog as often as I do?

Dr. Mel was a respected professor at Western Connecticut State University, and he started the state's first degree program in meteorology. However, his influence on me extended well beyond the weathercenter. He helped me become the best teacher I could during my 10-plus years as a middle school teacher of Science. Engaging the students in hands-on experiments piqued their interest in what we were studying.

Dr. Mel's tremendous courage while battling multiple myeloma was an inspiration to many people. He kept working and doing what he loved 15 years after he was given 18 months to live. During that time, he showed us that the will to live and help others was stronger than his failing health. "There's nothing more satisfying than the feeling of helping other people," he said. "Being decent to people, being human, being understanding is far more important than anything else that we can do."

I often tell people if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. I learned that from Dr. Mel. Thank you, Dr. Mel. We miss you very much.

Paul

Prolonged Stretch of Wild Winter Weather Happened 20 Years Ago This Week

An incredible stretch of weather brought just about everything except the kitchen sink to southwestern Connecticut 20 years ago this week. Several storms brought heavy rain, accumulating snow, damaging winds, and dangerous icing to the area over a three-day period which began on Saturday, January 14, 2006, and continued through Monday, January 16, 2006. The wild weather ride actually didn't end until nearly a week later.

I recorded the following entries in my weather log, which I chart daily. Although most days are rather mundane, I highlighted these three days for obvious reasons. The weekend included record-high temperatures, record rainfall, tropical storm force winds, bitter cold wind chills below zero, icy roadways, and three-and-a-half inches of snow.

Saturday, January 14, 2006 --- A powerful Winter storm came barreling into the Northeast, producing record heavy rainfall of 1.59 inches, which broke the old mark of 0.91 inches, established in 1958. Strong southerly winds ahead of a well-defined cold front (51 miles-an-hour wind gust) brought down trees and power lines, and mild temperatures (56 degrees at 7:53 am) began a 36-hour stretch of severe weather across southwestern Connecticut.

Sunday, January 15, 2006 --- Continued strong wind gusts (48 miles-an-hour) out of the North behind the front delivered much colder air (32 degree high and 11 degree low), and 3.5 inches of snow, creating a nightmare for local residents as power outages, below zero wind chills, and icy roadways punctuated the day's weather. The damage from the wind was extensive, as evidenced by the many trees which came tumbling down.

Monday, January 16, 2006 --- Bitter cold wind chills greeted early-morning risers as temperatures hovered between zero and ten degrees at daybreak. The high (29 degrees) and low (10) were well below normal for mid-January. Although the wind began to relax somewhat, we still had a peak wind gust of 31 miles-an-hour. United Illuminating crews were out in full force attempting to restore power to many residents who were braving the ice, wind, and extreme cold for several days.

Personally, what I remember most from that weekend was losing power Saturday night, January 14, while my son and I were watching the New England Patriots' playoff game at Denver. We awoke to frigid, snowy, and icy conditions the following morning. However, fortunately for us, we were one of only a handful of families in our neighborhood to have power restored late the following morning. The majority of homes in our neighborhood remained without power for several days.

Paul

Marking the 30th Anniversary of The Blizzard of 1996

Today marks the 30th anniversary of The Blizzard of 1996. That snowstorm still ranks as one of the most memorable in my nearly 25 years of providing the morning weather forecasts at News 12 Connecticut. In fact, it was one of only two times I stayed the night and slept in the weathercenter due to the heavy snow and strong, gusty winds.

The storm actually started late-morning, Sunday, January 7, as light snow overspread the entire Northeast. The snow gradually became heavier through the afternoon, and by evening, roads were just about impassable due to the rapid accumulation. By the time the storm began moving away the following day, nearly two feet of snow blanketed much of southwestern Connecticut.

The two-day snow total at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford was 15 inches, including seven inches on January 7 and eight on January 8. That eclipsed the snow total of the so-called March 13, 1993 "Storm of the Century," which was 10.8 inches. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks received 18.2 inches, just shy of the 21-inch record snowfall at the time, but more than the 14.8 inches just three years earlier.

Central Park in New York City recorded 20.2 inches of snow, making it the third highest snowfall at the time. Staten Island measured more than 27 inches of snow, and  LaGuardia International Airport recorded 24 inches, which exceeded the normal for the entire season of 22.6 inches.

An Arctic air mass covered New England as a massive storm developed over Virginia. The storm was actually energized by a 60-degree surface temperature contrast across western Montana which propelled a 175-mile-an-hour wind in the jet stream southward into the Plains causing the storm to form. This storm eventually brought the heavy snow from western North Carolina to southern New England.

Incredibly, the eastern slopes of the Appalachian Mountains from northern Virginia to Pennsylvania measured more than three feet of snow. The following map shows just how impressive the storm was. Southwestern Connecticut fell within the 15 to 20 inch range as far as total snow accumulations, with the heaviest amounts of 30 inches across southeastern Pennsylvania. The lightest amounts, oddly, fell well to the North.

It's hard to believe that 30 years have passed since the January blizzard of 1996. 

Paul

December Much Colder and Drier Than Normal at Bridgeport Climate Station

December was much colder-than-normal at the Bridgeport climate station. The average monthly temperature was 32.2° F, which is 4.8° below normal. The range was 57° (Dec. 19) and 14° (Dec. 15).

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM

The Bridgeport climate station recorded 3.27" of precipitation for December, which is 0.71" below normal. Nearly one foot (11.8") of snow fell, including 7.1" December 26 & 27.

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— Paul Piorek WICC (@paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social) January 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM

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