A Nor'easter tracked just east of the benchmark bringing high snowfall totals and strong winds. The highest snowfall totals occurred primarily across eastern sections, with blizzard conditions verified  for New London County. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were reported across Connecticut, with the strongest gusts from New Haven on east where gusts up to and over 57 mph were reported. Blowing and drifting of snow resulted in drifts of over 3 feet across eastern sections especially. Widespread amounts of 12 to 18 inches fell across the eastern half of Southern Connecticut, with amounts mostly 12 inches or less across New Haven and Fairfield counties. The highest snowfall occurred across New London County with multiple reports of over 20 inches.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-JAN-22 10:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Numerous hours of 1/4 mile visibility with gusts over 35 mph with heavy snowfall as indicated by KGON ASOS, radar, and wind reports verified blizzard conditions across New London County. Peak wind gusts of 57 mph was reported at NDBC 2 S Groton, 57 mph at Stonington Outer Breakwater, and 65 mph at USGC Academy mesonet just north of New London. Numerous reports of snow drifts to 3 and 3 and a half feet. There were also numerous snowfall reports of 20 inches or more.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous snowfall reports of 20 inches or more; with public reports of 21.0 and 20.0 inches in Groton and Niantic. Peak wind gusts of 57 mph was reported at NDBC 2 S Groton, 57 mph at Stonington Outer Breakwater, and 65 mph at USGC Academy mesonet just north of New London. There were numerous reports of snow drifts to 3 and 3 and a half feet.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media and trained spotters verified warning and blizzard criteria across Northern New London County. Snowfall totals of 22.0 in Norwich via the public, and 16.8 inches in Gales Ferry a trained spotter, along with 13.5 inches in Salem via Broadcast Media indicated very heavy snowfall occurred across the zone. Mesonet data also indicated consistently strong winds with gusts over 35 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A general 8 to 14 inches fell across southern portions of Middlesex County with 13 inches of snow reported in Old Saybrook. Strong gusty winds were reported with blowing and drifting of snow creating near blizzard conditions.

Blizzard in NORTHERN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-JAN-22 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous hours of 1/4 mile visibility with gusts over 35 mph with heavy snowfall as indicated by ASOS in areas with similar radar returns, and wind and snow reports verified blizzard conditions across New London County. Peak wind gusts of 57 mph was reported at NDBC 2 S Groton, 57 mph at Stonington Outer Breakwater, and 65 mph at USGC Academy mesonet north of New London. Numerous reports of snow drifts to 3 and a half feet. There were also numerous snowfall reports of 20 inches or more.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported heavy snowfall totals. Snowfall reports from spotters included; 11.0 inches in Hamden, 10.2 inches in Seymour and 9.5 inches in Oxford. There was blowing and drifting of the snow due to cold temperatures and gusty winds. The Bethany CWOP station reported a 52 mph peak gust, and the Hamden CWOP reported a 43 mph peak gust.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong and gusty winds created near blizzard conditions across Northern Middlesex. Very heavy snowfall resulted and strong winds resulted in significant blowing and drifting of snow. Snowfall reports via the public included; 16.2 inches in Chester, and 16.2 inches in Essex. The Chester Airport AWOS station reported a wind gust of 46 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported 6.0 inches in Bethel, 6.0 inches in Trumbull, 6.0 inches in New Fairfield, 7.5 inches in Monroe, and 8.0 inches in Shelton.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A widespread heavy snowfall with gusty winds occurred across Southern New Haven. A general 7 to 13 inches fell across Southern New Haven with near blizzard conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow was reported. The New Haven (HVN) ASOS measured a 48 mph gust. The Branford and Milford CWOP stations measured 43 mph and 45 mph gusts. Amateur radio reported 10.5 inches in Woodmont and 9.0 inches in Milford, and the public reported 13.0 inches in Branford.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy snow and gusty winds were reported resulting in near blizzard conditions at times. Blowing and drifting of snow was reported. The official NWS observation at Bridgeport measured 10.5 inches. Most reports across Southern Fairfield ranged from 6 to 10 inches. The public reported 9.0 inches in Norwalk, and 8.0 2 NNE Stamford, and 10 inches in Fairfield. Strong wind gusts were reported at the ASOS and CWOP stations. The Bridgeport ASOS reported at 47 mph gust, and the Norwalk, Greenwich, and Fairfield CWOP stations reported gusts of 49, 48, and 42 mph respectively.