The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5552403
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
WINDHAM
5552403
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,552,403 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,036,793 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1996-02-16T17:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1996-02-17T13:00:00+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 rapidly intensifying low pressure system moved northeast from off the Virginia Capes, passing southeast of Cape Cod. It brought still another in a long series of major snowstorms this winter season. Snowfall totals ranged from 8 to 12 inches. The snow began around noon and quickly became heavy. There was even a report of thunder with heavy snow at Waterbury at 2:45 PM. Some snowfall totals included: East Hartford, 12.0 inches; Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, 10.2 inches; Bristol, 8 inches; Farmington and Wethersfield, 6.8 inches; Union, 6.5 inches; and Vernon, 6.0 inches. The seasonal snowfall total reached a record 90.1 inches at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. The previous record was 84.9 inches during the winter of 1993-1994. A series of minor traffic accidents forced state police to close a section of Interstate 95 for 3 hours early Friday afternoon. As many as 100 cars were involved, but only a few minor injuries were reported. Traffic on eastbound I-84 was backed up for miles after a tractor-trailer truck jack-knifed in Manchester. |
| Yearyear | 1,996 |
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