Blizzard Rages On In CT: Here’s How Much More Snow To Expect And When It Ends

Heavy snow and howling winds are continuing to batter Connecticut, though meteorologists say the storm will begin to wind down later today.

Blizzard warnings remain in effect today for the entire state.

The National Weather Service says the warning for southern Connecticut lasts until 6 p.m. Monday, with additional snow accumulations of between nine and 12 inches.

In northern areas, the blizzard warning remains in effect until early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts additional snow accumulations between eight and 15 inches.

Statewide, winds will be gusting up to 55 miles per hour today.

Bands of heavy snow, falling at a rate of up to two inches per hour, are possible throughout the morning.

“Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow,” the National Weather Service reports. “Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

According to the National Weather Service, the snowfall will taper off between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., followed by cloudy and windy conditions tonight.

WFSB reports the peak of the storm will be this morning through noon, with “significant snow accumulation still expected on top of the snow that has already fallen.”

As of Monday morning, WFSB is predicting the blizzard will result in between 10 and 16 inches of heavy, wet snow for most of Connecticut, with slightly less accumulation in the northern Connecticut River valley, and slightly more near the Rhode Island border.

WFSB reports there is minor current coastal flooding, particularly in southwestern parts of the state.

See related: Town-By-Town Snow Totals Released For CT: How Much Did You Get From This Blizzard?

• Town-By-Town Power Outages Across CT As Blizzard Hammers The State

WTNH meteorologists predict heavy, wet snow to fall at a rate of up to three inches per hour, “creating whiteout conditions at times” today. According to WTNH, strong winds will gust between 40 and 60 miles per hour, with thundersnow possible.

“Snow continues through midday before tapering later in the afternoon,” WTNH reports.

WTNH predicts the total accumulations will be between 12 and 18 inches, with some locally higher amounts of two feet.

The National Weather Service recommends restricting travel to emergencies only today. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you, and if you get stranded, stay in your vehicle, it advises.

The wind, combined with the weight of snow on tree limbs, is expected to cause sporadic power outages today.

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Closures as reported by the CT DOT:

BEACON FALLS - CT-42, Both Directions CLOSED between Munson Road and Feldspar Avenue due to tree down on wires. Reported Monday, February 23 at 2:02 am.

DARIEN - Route 106 Hoyt Street CLOSED both directions between Miller Road and Briar Brae Road because of a tree down in wires. Reported Monday, February 23 at 5:06 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Route 130 Fairfield Avenue CLOSED both directions at Gilman Street because of a tree down in wires. Reported Monday, February 23 at 5:25 am.

GUILFORD - Route 77 Durham Road CLOSED (Both Directions) between Prospect Hill Road and Hubbard Road because of a tree down in wires. Reported Monday, February 23 at 5:33 am.

NAUGATUCK - RT 63 CLOSED in Both Directions at rt 68 due to tree down in wires. Reported Monday, February 23 at 8:13 am.

CORNWALL - CT-4, Both Directions CLOSED at Clark Hill Rd because of a Crash (Jackknifed). Reported Monday, February 23 at 11:52 am.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of 8 a.m. Monday:

Today: Snow, mainly before 4 p.m. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 33. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Windy, with a north wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Rain and snow before 1 p.m, then a slight chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. High near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday: A chance of rain and snow after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of 8 a.m. Monday:

Today: Snow, mainly before 3 p.m. Areas of blowing snow before 3 p.m. High near 32. Windy, with a north wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain and snow before 2 p.m., then a chance of rain. High near 39. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A chance of rain after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: Snow likely before midnight, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.