When could we see our next snowfall?

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2 years ago

January 3, 2025

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We’re entering our coldest and snowiest time of the year across Connecticut, but are there any snowstorms on the way?

Our NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologists say Monday will be our next best chance.

We’ll get to that in a moment, but let’s take a quick glance at our January numbers first.

It’s one of our coldest and snowiest months of the year in the Hartford area, averaging 14 inches of snow, with highs typically around 35 degrees and lows in the upper 10s.

Our next chance of snow will be originating from the Midwest, where a large portion of the area is under a Winter Storm Watch.

Omaha, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis and even Washington, D.C. could be in for a wallop of snow and ice. But what about us?

The chances are low at the moment. The bulk of the snowstorm is expected to pass just to our south.

All hope is not lost, however, as the northern fringe of the snowstorm could graze parts of Connecticut with a glancing blow of snow.

At this time, the chances of snow remain low (20 to 30%), but we’ll continue to monitor any changes to the Monday forecast.

You can get the latest forecast anytime here.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

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4 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts food safety concerns in Connecticut

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”

Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.

Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.

Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.

“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.

Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.

Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

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14 hours ago

July 12, 2026

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Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.

“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”

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