Blizzard Warning Issued for Southern Connecticut and Southeast New York: 13-18 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 major blizzard is forecast to hit portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York, bringing up to 18 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts starting Sunday morning.
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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 (NWS) 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 expected to create life-threatening conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Connecticut: Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London counties.
- New York: Southern Westchester, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island (Richmond), Brooklyn (Kings), Northern and Southern Queens, Northern and Southern Nassau, and all of Suffolk County (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast).
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for extreme winter weather:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 13 and 18 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow, leading to whiteout conditions.
- Impacts: The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may down power lines and cause tree damage, resulting in sporadic power outages. Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening, specifically impacting both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 6:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. While snow will begin moving in during the morning and afternoon hours on Sunday, the strongest winds and most severe blizzard conditions are anticipated Sunday night into Monday.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to monitor local Department of Transportation services for updated road conditions and to complete preparations before the onset of the storm.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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