Winter Storm in Connecticut, April 9, 2000

A strong cold front moved across Litchfield County, then stalled to the east, over the Connecticut River valley late on April 8. Low pressure developed along this front...off Cape Hatteras. This storm strengthened as it moved due north along the front during the early morning hours of the 9th. Ample moisture was supplied by the warm air mass over eastern New England. Enough cold air was both advected into the region as well as transported downward by heavy precipitation to change the rain over to snow and produce an unusually late season snowstorm. The changeover took place during the morning hours. Snow, falling at the rate of more than an inch per hour was common at the height of the storm. Gusty winds approaching 35 mph produced near blizzard conditions at times, including both blowing and drifting of the snow. Four to 8 inches of snow covered much of Litchfield county with locally higher amounts over the hills. In Litchfield county, both Norfolk and Colebrook reported 8.2 inches of wet snow. Since the storm happened on a Sunday, disruptions from it were minimized. However , some business were closed or delayed in opening.