Heavy Snow — Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

2018-04-02 · Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

Trained spotters, CoCoRaHS, and the public reported 6 to 8 inches of snowfall.

Wider weather episode

Waves of low pressure moved along a stalled frontal boundary across the Middle Atlantic. Moderate to heavy snow fell during the morning commute across southern Connecticut. Snowfall rates reached 1 inch per hour at times. A daily record snowfall for April 2nd of 6 inches was set at the Bridgeport Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 750893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.