Blizzard Warning Issued for Southern Connecticut and Southeast New York: 11-15 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Upton, NY, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions, including falling and blowing snow with strong winds, are likely to create dangerous whiteout conditions across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Connecticut: Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Northern Middlesex, and Northern New London counties.
• New York: Rockland and Northern Westchester counties.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant winter weather impacts as described by the National Weather Service:

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches are expected.
• Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
• Visibility: Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
• Hazardous Impacts: The combination of strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become difficult to impossible, significantly impacting the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Blizzard Warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are advised to check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions and monitor updates from the National Weather Service.