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3-6 Inches of Snow Possible Across Fairfield County [UPDATE]

The National Weather Service warns of 'widespread hazardous travel conditions' and 'local outages … due to falling tree limbs laden with heavy, wet snow.'

Update, 8:13 a.m.:

The National Weather Service has upgraded its projected snowfall total for lower Fairfield County and surrounding areas to 4-8 inches.

"Rain will develop this morning and could become heavy at times," the service warns. "The rain will then mix with snow this afternoon and then change to all snow north of the Merritt Parkway late this afternoon, and closer to the coast after dark. The snow may be moderate to locally heavy at times before tapering off later tonight."

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There may be eight weeks of Fall left, but if forecasts hold, Fairfield County could be hit with as much as six inches of snow by Sunday morning.

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The latest advisory from the National Weather Service calls for some 3-6" of wet snow across southern Fairfield County and surrounding areas over the weekend.

"A mixture of rain and snow develops after daybreak on Saturday, then changes to snow Saturday evening," according to forecasters. "The snow will then taper off later Saturday night."

Sustained winds of 22 to 28 mph are also expected Saturday night, with gusts of up to 47 mph.

The NWS warns of "widespread hazardous travel conditions" and "local outages … due to falling tree limbs laden with heavy, wet snow."

"Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving," the service advises.

Below is the National Weather Service forecast for Darien as of 6:45 p.m. Friday:

  • Friday night: Cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind between 5 and 9 mph. 
  • Saturday: Rain, mainly after 11 a.m. Temperature falling to around 35 by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a east wind between 16 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. 
  • Saturday night: Rain and snow before 2 a.m., then a chance of snow. Low around 33. Windy, with a north wind between 22 and 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches possible. 
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a north wind between 18 and 21 mph. 


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