Connecticut
Snow Accumulation Estimates Released For Next Storm: Here's What To Expect
CONNECTICUT — It looks like there are two more chances for some light snow accumulation in the days ahead for Connecticut.
First, late Thursday, light snow is forecast to develop and between 1–2 inches of snow is possible in places, according to forecasters. Whatever does fall should stick, as the temperatures will be below freezing.
And then on Saturday there is another chance for light snow, once again the accumulation is forecast to be minor.
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None of this compares to what we saw on Tuesday, where several towns reported in excess of a foot of snow. See CT Snowfall Totals Town-By-Town: 2/13/24
Here are some current updates on the two upcoming light snow chances via the National Weather Service and WFSB 3 TV meteorologists
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Concerning Thursday night, the National Weather Service said for southern Connecticut, “Snowfall amounts with this storm will generally remain less than an inch, however an isolated amount between 1-2 inches can not be ruled out.”
Concerning Thursday night, the National Weather Service said for northern Connecticut a “clipper system brings a quick shot of snow Thursday night ending Friday morning.” Up to two inches of snow is possible here.
“Snow ends Friday morning with clearing skies Friday afternoon. Highs Friday top out in the mid to upper 30s,” the weather service said.
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WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney are predicting 1–2 inches of snow late Thursday, early Friday, especially in northern Connecticut.
“After sunset and the evening commute, light snow is likely with minor accumulations possible. Friday, morning clouds give way to clearing. It will be breezy, with highs near 40,” Dixon and Haney said. (Watch/read more at WFSB 3 TV).
Saturday snow chance
“As of now, a weak disturbance could produce some light snow Saturday (depending how it tracks relative to CT); regardless, it’s mostly cloudy. Sunday looks dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Monday appears partly to mostly sunny. Temperatures will remain near or below average for mid-February,” Dixon and Haney said.
Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Forecast details released for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph.
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Saturday: A chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph.
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Connecticut
27 Wrestlers Named State Open Wrestling Champions In Connecticut Over Weekend; Xavier Dominates Tournament
Over the weekend, the two-day CIAC State Open wrestling championships took place at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
Twenty-seven wrestlers (14 boys, 13 girls) were named champions in their respective weight classes, displaying intense wrestling featuring the best wrestlers across the state.
Championship bouts started around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday and lasted about two hours.
Below are the results from both the boys’ and girls’ state open championships.
106 lbs.: Xavier’s Josh Perez def. Stafford’s John Bean 17-2 (technical fall)
113 lbs.: Ridgefield’s Cole Desiano def. Suffield/Windsor Locks’ Peter Annis 8-0 (decision)
120 lbs.: Xavier’s Zack Dixon def. Somers’ Will Acorsi 12-0 (majority decision)
126 lbs.: Windham’s Delmazio Despard def. Xavier’s Alexander Depratti 4-3 (decision)
132 lbs.: Fairfield Warde’s Jude Grammatico def. Xavier’s Zaphyr Musshorn 2-1 (decision)
138 lbs.: Ledyard’s Lukas Boxley def. Terryville’s Ethan Bochman Rodriguez (pin)
144 lbs.: Xavier’s Braylon Gonzalez def. Ridgefield’s John Carrozza 3-1 (decision)
150 lbs.: Bristol Central’s Alex Lamarre def. Middletown’s Isaiah McDaniel 1-0 (decision)
157 lbs.: Newtown’s Antonio Arguello def. Notre Dame-West Haven’s Riley Storozuk 8-4 (decision)
165 lbs.: Gilbert/Torrington/Wolcott def. Trumbull’s Hubert Szymko 2-0 (decision)
175 lbs.: Xavier’s Vincent Rivera def. Fairfield Prep’s Jack Lilly 14-10 (decision)
190 lbs.: Xavier’s Chase Catalano def. Fairfield Warde’s Dylan O’Brien 2-1 (decision)
215 lbs.: Lyme-Old Lyme’s Taiyo Gemme def. Staples’ Julian Rousseau (pin)
285 lbs.: Shelton’s Chase Galke def. Ellington’s Jacob Palermo 3-0 (decision)
100 lbs.: South Windsor’s Sophia Gordon def. West Haven’s Isha Khanna (pin)
107 lbs.: RHAM’s Brooke Heffernan def. New Milford’s Clara Reynolds 9-2 (decision)
114 lbs.: Branford’s Ava Gambardella def. Jonathan Law’s Selena Batres 6-0 (decision)
120 lbs.: Trumbull’s Jillian Blake def. Fairfield Warde’s Monica Flores Romero 17-1 (technical fall)
126 lbs.: Ellis Tech’s Adelina Tate def. Fairfield Ludlowe’s Ashlynn Cummings (pin)
132 lbs: Amity’s Eliana Selaris def. Daniel Hand’s Evely Lavigne (pin)
138 lbs.: Stratford’s Winner Tshibombi def. Greenwich’s Gaby Aliaga 22-8 (majority decision)
145 lbs.: Stratford’s Gabriella Kiely def. New Milford’s Josephina Piel (pin)
152 lbs: Bunnell’s Matilda Tote def. Shelton’s Ella Piccirillo (pin)
165 lbs: Trumbull ‘s Marangelie Teixeira def. New Britain’s Kaydence Atkinson (pin)
185 lbs.: Platt’s Kayli Morris def. Bristol Central’s Shyann Bryan (pin)
235 lbs.: Norwalk’s Jeily Euceda def. Maloney’s Arianna Bellamy (pin)
Xavier High School (Middletown, CT) has been the most dominant wrestling program in the state in recent memory. Once again, they stole the show in the state opens, winning its fifth-straight state open title.
The Falcons had seven wrestlers compete out of the 14 state open titles in the boys’ division and had five winners with two runner-ups. As a team, they totaled 218.5 points, which was 72 more points than any other team.
Connecticut
Pedestrian killed after being struck by Amtrak train
An investigation is ongoing in Stonington after a person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train Saturday morning, according to Stonington police.
Police were notified around 11:25 a.m. by Amtrak police that a pedestrian was struck by a train between the Route 1 overpass and the Prospect Street and Palmer Street railroad crossing.
When crews arrived, they pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The train involved is stopped while Amtrak police conduct their investigation and ask the public to avoid the area at this time.
Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
No further details were released.
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