Blizzard — Northern Middlesex, Connecticut

2015-01-27 · Northern Middlesex, Connecticut

Event narrative

Nearby Willimantic Airport experienced blizzard conditions, with 1/4 mile visibility in heavy snow and north winds gusting frequently over 35 mph, from about 630 AM until about 930 AM.

Wider weather episode

A potent Alberta Clipper low moved from southwestern Canada on January 24th to the Plains states and Ohio Valley on the 25th. The low then redeveloped off the Mid Atlantic coast on the 26th and rapidly intensified into a strong nor'easter, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to Southern Connecticut, with blizzard conditions in New London County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 554780. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.