Darien Patch Storm Tracker

A winter storm, the cause of a rapidly south-moving band of low pressure, will bring significant snowfall and gusty winds to our patch throughout the day and into Thursday morning.

Meteorologists say snow will continue to fall at a one inch-per-hour rate through the Wednesday overnight.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southern Fairfield County, in anticipation of blizzard-like conditions.

Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph will make for reduced visibility, and snow is likely to accumulate quickly, even on treated roadways. Traveling is ill advised. If you must drive, Darien Police urge you to drive with extra caution.

Meteorologists anticipate eight to 13 inches of snow, and—to the chagrin of many parents at last night's Board of Education meeting—Darien students have placed their bets on yet another snow day tomorrow.

How much white stuff do you think we'll see? Stuck in traffic, snoozing or sledding, we want to hear from you! Join the conversation. Sign in to post comments and photos, or email your news to cecelia@patch.com.

Incidents

1:05 p.m. What was initially reported as a tree fire on Driftway Lane proved unfounded. Volunteers from Noroton Fire responded to the scene, where they saw "no wires down; no burning."

Closings, Cancellations

Town Hall closed at noon.

Darien Public Schools are closed. All after school activities are canceled. The Darien High School's boys hockey team has postponed its scheduled game against Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe to Feb. 13 at 8:30 p.m.

Darien Library will close earlier than usual at 5 p.m., and the following Wednesday programs have been cancelled:

• Meet Us On Main Street
• Wednesday Matinee
• We Love Wednesdays
• Drop-In: Preschool Time
• Registered: Side by Side
• Registered: Bookworms

Person to Person is closed today and will open on Thursday, weather permitting.

Both the Darien YMCA and the YWCA are closed; all programs and activities canceled.

Taking its cues from the Darien Public Schools, the Darien Community Association is closed. As is the Darien Senior Activities Center.

Weather-related Information:

Metro North trains are operating on time and on a Special Storm Schedule with additional outbound service between noon and 4 p.m., and significantly reduced service after 5 p.m. on Wednesday.