The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5546129
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
WINDHAM
5546129
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,546,129 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,032,136 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1996-03-07T15:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1996-03-08T23:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | CONNECTICUT |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | WINDHAM |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A low pressure system moved northeastward from the North Carolina coast passing just to the southeast of New England and brought yet another heavy snowstorm to northern Connecticut. Total accumulations ranged from 6 to 10 inches. This storm was the 12th major winter storm of the season to affect the state. Light freezing rain and drizzle occurred on March 6th and early on March 7th before the significant snowfall began on March 7th. A thin coating of glaze resulted in very icy roads and numerous skidding accidents. Bradley International Airport at Windsor Locks recorded a total of 11.4 inches of snow. Other selected totals included:Glastonbury, 10 inches; Farmington, 8.8 inches; Union and Woodstock, 5.5 inches. This storm pushed the seasonal snowfall totals to new records of close to 100 inches or more throughout the area. |
| Yearyear | 1,996 |
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