Connecticut Snow Totals: Town-by-Town Updates (February 2024)
Connecticut Towns Report Significant Snowfall Totals
Connecticut residents are digging out after a substantial snowfall blanketed the state, with some towns reporting over two feet of accumulation. While the snow had begun to taper off Monday evening, the impact on travel and daily life remained significant.
According to reports compiled from local observations, North Stonington bore the brunt of the storm, with a staggering snowfall total of 30.8 inches. Plainfield was also heavily impacted, recording 27 inches, while Mystic saw 24 inches.
Several other towns reported snowfall exceeding 20 inches. New London measured 21.5 inches, and New Fairfield recorded 21 inches. Madison experienced 22.1 inches of snowfall, making for challenging conditions.
Further inland, Bethel reported 17 inches, matching totals in Clinton and Marlborough. Branford saw 18.5 inches, while Bridgeport measured 20 inches. Guilford also recorded 18 inches, and Old Lyme received 18 inches.
Snowfall totals varied across the state. In Hartford County, Farmington reported 10.3 inches, significantly less than the totals seen in other areas. North Granby recorded a relatively modest 7.5 inches.
Other notable snowfall amounts include: Durham with 16 inches, Easton with 16 inches, Greenwich with 16 inches, New Haven with 16.1 inches, New Milford with 16.2 inches, Oxford with 16.5 inches, North Haven with 16 inches, Stamford with 16 inches, Tolland with 15.5 inches, Cornwall Bridge with 15 inches, Winsted with 14.5 inches, Union with 13.3 inches, Vernon with 12.3 inches, Newtown with 12 inches, and Columbia with 12.4 inches. Wethersfield recorded 13 inches of snow.
Coastal communities also experienced substantial snowfall. Westbrook reported 19 inches, while the town of Madison recorded 22.1 inches.
The snowfall caused widespread disruptions, impacting commutes and prompting school closures across the region. Local authorities urged residents to exercise caution while traveling and to avoid unnecessary trips. The full extent of the storm’s impact is still being assessed as residents continue to dig out and assess any damage.