Winter Weather — Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

2021-02-22 · Northern Fairfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

Trained spotters in New Fairfield, Danbury, and Newtown reported 3.3 inches of snow, 2.1 inches of snow, and 1.5 inches of snow respectively.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level disturbance and its associated frontal system a brief period of moderate to locally heavy snow. The snow quickly transitioned to plain rain during the late afternoon as temperatures rose above freezing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 941827. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.