(UPDATED: Monday, March 13 @ 11:15 p.m.) The snow is on its way to Greenwich and the rest of the Northeast.
According to the National Weather Service, we can expect anywhere from 14 to 22 inches of snow and plenty of heavy winds from this storm, which will start in the overnight hours.
While the amount of snow has remainder relatively consistent, there is an added threat of the snow mixing with freezing drizzle after 4 p.m. The snow and freezing rain will taper down in the evening, with a chance of snow between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
During the heaviest part of the storm, snowfall has the possibility of falling two to four inches per hour. The National Weather Service states that there will be dangerous travel conditions for the morning commute and with whiteout conditions, several roads will likely be impassable.
With the storm being so strong, the National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Greenwich and the surrounding area that is in effect throughout Tuesday. In addition, a coastal flood advisory is in effect from midnight Tuesday until 4 p.m.
Town of Greenwich Board of Selectmen have issued a snow emergency that is currently underway. On-street parking on designated snow emergency routes is prohibited. This ban will enable the Greenwich Public Works crews and contractors to remove the snow. The snow emergency will remain in effect until the Board of Selectmen remove it.
To read the entire press release from the Town of Greenwich on the snow emergency, click here.
In addition, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has issued a travel ban to begin at 5 a.m. and continue indefinitely, ordering all nonessential first and second shift workers to remain off the roads and stay home.
If at all possible, stay off the streets and let the Department of Transportation easily access the sidewalks and roads for plowing and shoveling. In addition, with the freezing drizzle making the snow heavier, watch out for falling trees and limbs, especially over power lines.
If the power is out where you are located, or there is a utility issue, call Eversource at 800-286-2000 or 800-947-2000. In addition, click here to report a power outage or other utility issues, click here.
To read up on how to prepare for a winter storm, check out a recent story from the Greenwich Sentinel, which can be found here. Check back here throughout the day to see cancellations or any updates on the track of the storm.
