Avon Blizzard 2015: The Latest Forecast and Everything Else

The latest from the National Weather Service:

• Tonight Snow with widespread blowing snow. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
• Tuesday Snow with widespread blowing snow before 4pm, then snow likely with areas of blowing snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
• Tuesday Night Snow likely with areas of blowing snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Wednesday Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Update: Avon’s Hour-By-Hour Blizzard Forecast

As the state and the entire Northeast prepares for an historic blizzard, we will bring you the latest weather related news that will affect your day.

According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard warning is in effect from Jan. 26, 1 p.m. until Jan. 28, 12 a.m. A coastal flood watch is in effect from Jan. 27 3 a.m. until Jan. 27 7 a.m. All unnecessary travel is discouraged beginning this afternoon.

While 1-3 inches of snow is expected to accumulate during the day, the heavy snow along with strong winds is expected to start after 7 p.m. The NWS is predicting a possible accumulation of 9-13 inches of snow tonight.

Detailed Forecast

• Today Snow. High near 22. North wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
• Tonight Snow with areas of blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
• Tuesday Snow with areas of blowing snow before 1pm, then snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
• Tuesday Night Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Wednesday A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.