Just b/c you know how or are fully prepared for an event doesn't mean it won't be any less impactful. CT can handle 6-12'' of snow too...how well did we handle that in October 2011?
Looks like in terms of foliage they're near peak or at peak...I don't care how well you're prepared, over a foot of wet snow, 40-50+ mph wind gusts, and a long-duration event is going to cause significant issues out that way. Wind chill into the 20's through the weekend.
This isn't a typical run-of-the-mill blizzard for these areas. It's October 8th