Winter Weather — Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

2024-12-16 · Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

Trained spotters reported 4.0 inches at 4 NNW New Fairfield and 2.7 inches at 2 ESE Danbury. Cocorahs observers reported 3.0 inches at Bethel and 2.7 inches at Brookfield. Light freezing rain amounts were also reported.

Wider weather episode

An accumulating and advisory level snowfall occurred across northern portions of Southern Connecticut in front of a departing strong high pressure system at 1048+mb and a weakening mid-level disturbance which resulting in overrunning. There was an expectation that less snow would be observed with less liquid precipitation overall and some freezing rain towards or just after precipitation onset. Snowfall amounts in far northern sections was more than anticipated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.