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An Extensive and Very Dangerous Ice Storm

A glancing blow of arctic air mixed with a surge in moisture is setting the stage for an extensive and very dangerous ice event. The most likely corridor of icing with a mixture of sleet will occur from west-central Texas to the Tennessee and Lower Ohio Valleys. The ice accretion from Texas into Mid South may approach a half inch or more through Wednesday and cause power outages and travel issues. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Danbury, Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR)

Lat: 41.37°NLon: 73.48°WElev: 456ft.

Light Snow

33°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 31 Jan 5:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ridgefield CT

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

    High: 36 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 21 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 32 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 22 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 37 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 20 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery.

    Sunny and
    Blustery

    High: 25 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4. Blustery.

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

    Low: -4 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 11.

    Cold

    High: 11 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
Ridgefield CT
 41.28°N 73.51°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 am EST Jan 31, 2023
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 31, 2023-6pm EST Feb 6, 2023
 
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