Snowstorm Brings Crashes, Flooding To Fairfield: Patch PM

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Crashes, Flooding Amid Fairfield Snowstorm

Public works crews are expected to have been on the job from 3 a.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Tuesday by the time the storm response is complete. Here is a recap of how the powerful storm impacted Fairfield on Monday.>>>Read more.

American Bistro To Open In Fairfield County

A renowned restaurateur plans to open his next business in the area later this year.>>>Read more.

Lamont Relaxing Some Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday evening he would relax some coronavirus restrictions. Here's what you need to know.>>>Read More.

Who's Hiring In The Fairfield Area? Browse New Local Jobs

As unemployment remains high across Connecticut, many local companies are still hiring.>>>Read More.

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Fairfield's weather forecast via the National Weather Service:

A winter storm warning remains in effect for Fairfield until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Tonight: Snow before 1 a.m., then rain and snow. Low around 31 degrees. Wind chill values between 15 and 20 degrees. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday: Snow likely before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 9 a.m. and noon, then snow likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33 degrees. Wind chill values between 20 and 25 degrees. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than 1 inch possible.

Tuesday night: A 50 percent chance of light snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26 degrees. Wind chill values between 15 and 20 degrees. North wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.