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Yes indeed... the synoptic layout yesterday afternoon across southern Mass into and down the CT Rvr valley had a classic look of the cold holding its ground longer than most would suspect; in fact, you had mentioned the other day it had the look of something that could bleed all the way into srn New Haven County? And it did and then some! Very noisy evening around here with large limbs and large sections of trees snapping... when winds ramp up I expect another period of enhanced tree damage...

Trees down all over town... Along with multiple power poles... Been ongoing for several hours now...

That was it... thanks

I used to always be able to just post pics from my phone... Now every time I get message image exceeds size limit of 56 kb? Image doesn't show up to double click on it? Never had to resize?

Tree issues increasing across northwest / west-central CT... 3 trees recently reported down in Burlington, along with reports of wires arcing...

Won't be easy, especially north of I-84...

The current sfc temp layout is pretty impressive. I'm down to 19! Given sfc wind direction right down the valley it is going to make it tough for any rapid flush out of the cold from Litchfield county into Farmington Valley?

It is still preciping under the apparent dry slot.

Nothing like showing a map depicting temps well after the event?

Those are fun but often are more of a nowcast... Not sure the gradient is sufficiently strong enough to get a slug of low level cold to roll south into the HVN area. Not the craziest though however?

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Not on wxbell yet; wasn't even on Pivotal earlier

It's amazing... We have multiple sh$t winters in a row, and a good chunk of this winter has sucked, and now we are entering a wonderfully looking pattern and this thread becomes a crap show. Will every storm be a powder-fest? NO! It's never been the case. It's almost always about mixture and transition zones, jackpots or screw zones. That's what 99% of our good winters are like. Just enjoy the friggin pattern!!!

Thanks... Very much appreciated...

Do you recommend going 495 to 93 north?

Thanks... Much appreciated

Going to inquire a second time. Did not see any responses the first time. Is anyone familiar how well roads are maintained from southern NH into the Waterville Valley area during or after winter weather events. I need to head into that area from CT once the storm starts to wind down. Not at all familiar with that area?

Like I indicated the policy varies town to town; most usually cancel... Hopefully when Canada becomes the 51st state winters will be great again, and when we invade Panama & Mexico plus take control of Gaza all schools will keep evening activities open after winter storms... You do crack me up Kev... stay well...

That's a policy that varies district to district... I have many districts inquiring about the evening weather trends with hopes of holding events...

Yes... actually, ended a bit earlier but most districts like to wait until into the 5 to 6 pm period...

Yes... They are rolling in... They don't want to delay and then switch to a cancellation. Most have made up their mind to announce early this evening.... Which I always gets me nervous about... I never recommend that but parents want to know the night before.... one of these days it will end up partly sunny.

It's always about timing. While everyone can argue what to do or what not to do, if is snowing, sleeting or icing during the school transportation period, they are delaying or cancelling; tomorrow even delays have buses on the road during ongoing winter precip; and it's all road conditions, not just main roads. Lastly, insurance companies want school grounds cleared and treated prior to student arrivals... I'm not saying what's right or wrong... Just stating the facts...

Based on the history of these morning events in CT, this will be a widespread cancellation day in CT... Most normal bus runs start by 6:30 and finish around 9:30 am. Every town DPW has a different view on how to handle their routines; there is always some consideration of budget issues... Bus companies are averse to doing bus routes, especially off the main roads during ongoing snow, sleet or freezing rain periods. We have to discussion every year, and all I will say is the combination of tremendous numbers of student drivers now compared to years ago, parental input, insurance cost worries, and the input from others during the decision-making period (4:00 to 4:30 am), there is a tendency to just cancel not be stressed for 3 to 5 hours.

I hear they have a great road crew in Gaza!