Blizzard Warning Dropped To A Winter Storm Warning In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Fairfield on Tuesday. A previous Blizzard Warning has been cancelled as snow is expected to turn to sleet this morning and afternoon, which will limit snow accumulation.

Fairfield could see between 4 and 14 inches of snow and sleet before ending back as snow, the weather service states. Quite a range for sure. The precipitation is supposed to return from a mix to all snow this evening. Gov. Malloy has issued a travel ban for the state, which went into effect at 5 a.m. To sign up for Fairfield breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Here's your detailed forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 2 p.m. High near 30. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Windy, with a northeast wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight: A 30-percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.

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