Granby Blizzard 2015: What You Need to Know About This Potentially Historic Snowstorm

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, mainly after noon. High near 21. North wind 7 to 9 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 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
• Tuesday Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.