Blizzard Warning In Meriden: Here's What To Expect

NORWALK, CT — The National Weather Service has continued the Blizzard Warning for Meriden, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect on Tuesday.

Here we can expect about a foot of snow and sleet. Winds could gust to nearly 50 mph at times. Temperatures will hold at about 30 degrees, but will feel colder due to the winds. And Metro-North is suspending service starting at noon on Tuesday.

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Here's your detailed forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Snow before 3pm, then snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 31. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

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