Blizzard Warning In Effect For Newtown: Here's What To Expect

NEWTOWN, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Newtown on Tuesday.

Here we can expect one to two feet of snow and snowfall rates of 2-4 inches per hour. Winds could gust in excess of 45 mph at times. There may be a period of mixing too in the afternoon. To sign up for Danbury breaking news alerts and more, click here.

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

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow before 2pm. High near 26. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a northeast wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.