Winter Storm — Northern New London, Connecticut

2018-03-12 to 2018-03-13 · Northern New London, Connecticut

Event narrative

A COOP observer, CoCoRaHS observers, broadcast media, and trained spotters reported 1 to 2 feet of snowfall. The highest amounts were in Oakdale and 4 miles ENE of Franklin with 23 and 22 inches respectively. The heavy snow combined with strong winds to bring down trees along route 164 near Amos Lake.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of low pressure tracked well offshore of the eastern seaboard, but tracked close enough to southeast Connecticut to bring heavy snow bands during the morning and early afternoon on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Snowfall rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour at times during the morning and early afternoon. The heaviest snow occurred across New London county with 1 to 2 feet observed. Stronger winds combined with the heavy snow to bring down trees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 745269. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.