Prepare Now For Snowstorm: Clinton Fire Dept.

In light of the snowstorm forecasted for this weekend, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department shared the following advice, tips and reminders:

As with all inclement weather forecasts it is subject to change, but prepare now. Waiting until the snow is falling is not the time to be on the roads. Please restrict all travel on Saturday and Early Sunday to essential only. You’ll be safer, we will be safer, and our friends at the DPW will be able to clear the roads faster.

• Light to moderate snowstorm expected to impact our area on saturday... 6-10 inches for CT coast.
• Much higher snowfall expected south of our area...
• Blizzard watches issued for long island... No watches issued for connecticut at this time...

The latest computer models are in fair to good agreement on the track of this weekend’s storm however there is a very sharp dividing line between the heavy snow expected to our south and the light to moderate snow expected here in Connecticut. Towns are encouraged to closely monitor future forecasts for any changes in the storm track.

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Based on the current track and timing towns can expect the snow to start around 10:00 AM at the coast and around 2:00 PM in the Hartford area on Saturday. The snow is forecast to become light to moderate in northern CT and moderate to heavy at times along the coast by Saturday evening with increasing Northeast winds.

Winds may gust to 45 MPH at times along the coast and 35 MPH at times inland. The snow is forecast to continue into the night and begin tapering down around midnight. The snow is forecast to end by mid-morning on Sunday. The snow is likely to be dry in northern CT, but may mix with a little sleet in southeastern CT at times.

Cold temperatures in the upper 20’s are also expected. The impact on travel during this storm is expected to be moderate with snow cover on most roads especially in southern CT.

The strong Northeast winds with this storm are also forecast to cause minor to moderate flooding along the coast from Greenwich to East Haven Saturday night during the high tide just before midnight. Minor flooding is expected along the central and eastern coastline from Branford to Stonington around 10:00 PM Saturday evening.

Total snowfall predictions at this time range from 2” - 4” in northern CT, 4” - 6” in central CT and 6” - 10” along the coast. Note: Heavy snow with blizzard conditions are possible over Long Island and New York City.