Danbury, Connecticut – Drivers across northern Fairfield and New Haven counties could face sudden whiteouts by midafternoon as a blizzard drops up to 18 inches of snow and sends wind gusts to 50 mph through 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday for northern Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties in Connecticut, along with Rockland and northern Westchester counties in New York. Visibilities may fall below one-quarter mile as heavy snow combines with powerful winds. The heaviest snow and strongest gusts are expected Sunday night into Monday, with snowfall rates topping 2 inches per hour at times.
Major routes including Interstate 84, Interstate 684, the Merritt Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway are expected to deteriorate rapidly. Elevated stretches and open areas in Danbury, Waterbury, White Plains and New City may see intense drifting and near-zero visibility, especially during the Monday morning commute.
Strong winds and the weight of heavy snow could snap tree limbs and down power lines, leading to sporadic outages. Officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel and prepare for extended time indoors.
Snow will taper gradually Monday, but blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility into the evening. The Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
