The March 4-6th, 2001 Blizzard lives in infamy as a major and crippling snowstorm for some and one of the most brutal busts of all time for others. 25 years ago this storm gripped the media and was predicted to be the worst blizzard since 1978 or possibly worse. Everyone was on alert to a storm that could be measured in feet, not inches. Schools and businesses closed down for days in preparation for the storm. However, warmer air and track farther north cut back snowfall amou

The Blizzard of 2026 turned out to be the second historic level snowfall we've seen this season. High winds, heavy snowfall and verified blizzard conditions blasted the state of Connecticut and most of Southern New England and the Tri-State Area. After all was said and done a large area of a foot or more of snow blanketed the region with some areas picking up two to three feet of snow. The highest amount reported was in Fall River, MA at 41"! This blizzard caused severe disru

Winter 2025-2026 has certainly made up the deficit of snow we've been missing over the past three years. We've seen at least one significant (6"+) snowfall for each month of meteorological winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) with many smaller snow events peppered throughout. March is a very volatile month with winter still fighting to hold on and spring fighting to take over. We can easily see temperatures sore into the 70s and 80s and have multiple chances for winter storms. It's not ove

Monday 7am Update: The historic Blizzard of 2026 continues this morning with very heavy snow and whiteout conditions. Our storm is rapidly deepening south of Long Island and moving northeast. Pressure falls have been incredible with a over 24mb drop in less than 24 hours. Extremely heavy bands of snow have been pivoting into the state with snowfall rates reaching 2-3" per hour. This combined with winds gusting over 40mph have been causing frequent whiteouts. NEXLAB Northeast

As we mentioned in the previous blog, we are monitoring a potential significant snowstorm for Connecticut starting late this weekend. A lot has changed in the past 24 hours with regards to this threat and it's potential impacts across the state. Here's what we know as of Friday Morning, February 20th. Computer model guidance has pushed the storm closer to the coast and is now favoring a track that would bring heavy snow and wind across the state. There are still large model d

Very active wintry weather is coming up this week starting tomorrow. A weak area of low pressure will develop along a front south of the area and slide southeast. This will bring light rain and mixed precipitation starting after daybreak Wednesday. Surface temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s tomorrow which allow most of the state to see plain rain. As the afternoon and evening progresses temperatures will fall into the low to mid 30s and precipitation will begin to c

Snow is anticipated to begin on Friday night between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, gradually moving eastward. By Saturday morning, approximately one inch of snow is expected. However, a band of heavy snow squalls is predicted to arrive around daybreak, potentially adding an additional coating to one inch of snow on Saturday morning. In Eastern Connecticut, the snow may persist due to the formation of a narrow band of snow known as an "inverted trough," which could result in 2 to 4 inches

Late last year we posted about the progress of the main Winter Storm Archive dating back to 1994. As of February 2nd, 2026, that archive has been completed back to 1994 with 294 winter storms and counting. Each storm has snowfall maps for Southern New England, the Tri-State Area and Connecticut as well as a full radar loop and surface/upper air maps. The larger 12"+ events, that are also located in the Historic Snowstorms Archive , include additional images and maps as well

Light snow is expected overnight from Friday into Saturday, with accumulations ranging from a coating to two inches possible across the state. The snowfall is anticipated to conclude by Saturday morning; however, snow squalls may occur throughout the day due to an arctic cold front passing through the region. Additionally, there is a slight possibility that snow could persist into Saturday afternoon if an "Inverted Trough" develops, providing further enhancement. On Saturday,

The past three winters have a lot of us asking "where's all the snow?" From 2022 to 2025 we could barely scrape up a 6" snowstorm. Does it even snow in Connecticut or any of the big cities anymore? Well, winter 25-26 has an answer for that, as this season has been off to a rockin' start. With a favorable upper air pattern and plenty of cold air around, there's been no shortage of winter storms through December and January. As of early February we are about at the halfway poin

The January 25-26th Snowstorm was one for the record books. This storm broke several daily snowfall records across official climate sites as well as made the top 10 list for all-time snowstorms, including Boston. Not only was this a very large storm in terms of snowfall but it was extremely cold as well. Most of the Northeast saw temperatures in the single digits and low teens during the height of the storm Sunday afternoon. After all was said and done, a large area of 12"+ b

The arctic calm before the storm. A major and potentially historic snowstorm is on it's way very shortly for much of the Northeast. Temperatures right now are in the single digits for much of the area with snow working it's way northeast. After all is said and done much of the region, including Connecticut will be blanketed with over a foot of snow with up to two feet in some spots. Here are some key points: January 25-26th Snowstorm Headlines Timing: Snow begins shortly for

Saturday 7:00 pm Update : A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for 8-16"+ of snow and sleet throughout the region, the highest totals are expected north of the Merritt and the further north you go with 16"+ amounts likely where it stays all snow. The snow will start after 5am in the NYC metro and spread northeast througout the morning. The snow will initially be pretty light early in the morning, picking up to moderate snow by late morning. By midday the snow will come d

Friday 1/23 8:00PM Update A Major Winter Storm is developing over the South Central Plains today and will gradually move eastward. This storm will bring substantial wintry precipitation with severe effects across much of the central and eastern half of nation. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire region for 8-16" of snow. Confidence is now high on a significant to major snowfall event over the Northeast Sunday into Monday. Most areas will see at least 8" with a

CT residents are waking to a breathtaking Winter Wonderland this Monday morning. Over the weekend, four waves of precipitation dropped a total of 5-10 inches of snow on the region. The snow, being wet and undisturbed by wind, has left every branch and tree perfectly coated in white. Unfortunately for those that don't enjoy snow and cold, we have a few intense waves of Arctic air set to move into the North East over the next 15 days, with the first arriving tonight. We are al

Sunday 8AM Update: Snow is underway for much of the state right now and will continue light to moderate through the morning and early afternoon. Temperatures are cold right now in the upper 20s to low 30s along the shore so snow will stick to any untreated roadways. Use extra caution if you plan on travelling this morning. There may be a brief few hour lull in the snow before the second round moves in during the late afternoon and evening. This will be the main show of the st

Exactly 15 years ago today, Connecticut was experiencing one of the biggest snowstorms on record. The January 11-12th, 2011 blizzard was a powerful nor'easter that hit the state with heavy snow and whiteout conditions. While this was a record breaking storm in terms of snowfall totals, the impact the storm created wasn't nearly as bad as you might think. Storms like the Blizzard of '78 and '96 were much more devastating in nature. There were a few reasons for this, most notab

Today is the 30th anniversary of the great "Blizzard of '96." If you're of a certain age, you probably remember this record breaking nor'easter. It was one of the most severe and deadly storms to ever hit the Northeast U.S. It was ranked number two of all time in the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale; Category 5 "extreme". NOAA Enhanced Infrared Satellite January 7th, 1996 This storm is a classic example and case study of all the ingredients necessary to produce a historic bliz

It's hard to believe it was eight years ago already, but on this date in 2018 a very impressive and fast moving blizzard hit the Northeast. This storm brought heavy snow and high winds causing blizzard conditions to much of the area. A widespread 10-20" blanketed an area from coastal New Jersey up through Boston. January 4th, 2018 NOAA Satellite Image This storm was well forecast leading up to January 4th and on the evening of January 3rd preparations were underway as blizzar

The December 26-27th, 2025 Snowstorm played out very close to what we had predicted across many variables including timing, snowfall rates and total snowfall amounts. Let's take a brief look at some of these factors as the storm unfolded. Timing: We forecasted the first flakes to occur in the lower Hudson Valley and New Jersey in the late afternoon during the 3-5PM time frame. Snow broke out before 5pm in these areas and quickly became heavy. In Connecticut we forecasted the