The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5637267
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD
5637267
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Ice Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,637,267 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,075,134 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1998-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1998-01-16T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | CONNECTICUT |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | NORTHERN FAIRFIELD |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | As a strong high pressure system moved slowly east over Southeast Canada, a low pressure system developed off the Carolina Coast and moved northeast. The low passed east of the area during Friday morning, January 16th.The high provided the region with temperatures at or below freezing along the surface and the low provided the moisture needed for an ice storm. Generally, from 1/2 to 1 inch of mainly liquid precipitation fell. Freezing rain began around 5 pm. Icing became widespread and significant by around 7 pm.As ice accumulated on roads, there was widespread and significant traffic accidents that led to numerous injuries across the area. Several parts of roads were closed due to severe icing. At least 1/2 inch of ice accumulated on trees and power lines. The hardest hit areas were in Northern New Haven County where several communities (Meriden, Southington, Cheshire) were without power due to tree limbs collapsing on power lines from the weight of the ice. Several other communities across Northern Middlesex County (Cromwell, Portland, and Middletown) and Northern Fairfield County (New Fairfield and Danbury) also experienced power outages. |
| Yearyear | 1,998 |
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