A major winter storm remains on track to impact the region from early Sunday morning through Monday morning, with heavy snow and significant impacts expected. Snow will begin as light and fluffy, allowing it to accumulate quickly on roads and other surfaces. As the storm intensifies, snowfall rates could reach 1–2 inches per hour, helping totals climb rapidly, with up to 12 inches or more possible in some locations.

There is still the potential for mixing along the coast through Fairfield County, where sleet and freezing rain may occasionally cut into snow totals. While this could limit overall snowfall amounts in those areas, it would increase the risk for icy and hazardous travel conditions.

This storm is expected to bring major disruptions to transportation and daily life, especially as winds increase late Sunday. Blowing and drifting snow could lead to near-whiteout conditions, and those conditions cannot be ruled out even during the afternoon hours. A brief lull is possible late Sunday night, but snow showers may redevelop early Monday morning, roughly between 5 and 9 a.m., adding a final dusting before the system exits. Behind the storm, very cold temperatures will move back in, allowing any untreated surfaces to quickly refreeze.

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Have a great weekend and stay safe.