Low pressure developed along a cold front over the Middle Atlantic early Thursday, February 9th. The low rapidly intensified as it moved off the Delmarva coast in the morning and then to the south and east of Long Island late morning into the afternoon.  Blizzard conditions occurred across southern Connecticut with heavy snow and strong winds. The blizzard also created delays and cancellations to the regions transportation systems as well as numerous accidents on roadways.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 10:15:00 to 09-FEB-17 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Chester Airport AWOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the late morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 10:56:00 to 09-FEB-17 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Groton-New London Airport ASOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the late morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 13 inches of snow in New Canaan. Trained spotters, Fire Department/Rescue, Amateur Radio, and CoCoRaHs observers reported 11 to 14 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative Observer at Bridgeport reported 10.3 inches of snowfall. The public also reported 11 inches of snowfall in Norwalk. A wind gust to 45 mph was reported at Bridgeport Airport at 12:49 pm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 12 inches of snow in New Haven and 10.8 inches of snow in Milford. Winds gusted to 43 mph at New Haven Airport at 4:07 pm.

Blizzard in NORTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 10:52:00 to 09-FEB-17 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby Groton-New London Airport and nearby Willamantic Airport ASOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the late morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 15 inches of snow in Meriden, 13 inches of snow in Beacon Falls and Waterbury. Winds gusted to 45 mph at 3:16 pm at Meriden Airport, and at 2:50 pm at Waterbury Airport.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 13 inches of snow in Old Saybrook.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

CT DOT reported 13 inches of snow in Haddam.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 06:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 14.5 inches of snow in Colchester and 14 inches of snow in Norwich. Trained spotters also reported 12 to 13 inches of snow. Winds gusted to 43 mph in Salem at 12:19 pm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 06:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

CT DOT reported 13 inches of snow in Groton. The public reported 11.5 inches of snow in New London. Winds also gusted to 54 mph at Groton Airport at 12:51 pm.

Blizzard in NORTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 10:15:00 to 09-FEB-17 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Chester Airport AWOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the late morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 08:52:00 to 09-FEB-17 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport ASOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 08:53:00 to 09-FEB-17 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tweed New Haven Airport ASOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the morning and early afternoon on February 9th.

Blizzard in NORTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-FEB-17 08:50:00 to 09-FEB-17 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Waterbury-Oxford Airport AWOS observations showed blizzard conditions, with visibility less than one quarter mile in heavy snow and frequent wind gusts over 35 mph during the morning and early afternoon on February 9th.