Blizzard Warning Issued for Southern Connecticut and Southeast New York: 11-15 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening for parts of Connecticut and New York, with heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Connecticut and Southeast New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Connecticut and Southeast New York.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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