Posted in Connecticut History, Seasonal, Winter February 25, 2023 by

It’s Impossible To Forget The Year Connecticut Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

We’re no strangers to winter storms in Connecticut. Every few decades, it seems like another massive blizzard rocks the Nutmeg State to its core. During particularly snowy winters, it can be hard to remember what a sunny day over green fields even looks like! Some of us love winter weather, and others start counting down the days until spring the second December hits. Even those Connecticut residents that are fond of snow probably got their fill a decade ago when the largest snowfall in Connecticut occurred. Back in 2013, an amazing 36 inches of snow fell in Ansonia, Connecticut, establishing a state record that hasn’t been approached since.

The snowfall started on February 8, 2013. Ansonia typically averages around 33 inches of snow a year, so this wasn't unusual or a cause for alarm.
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However, what was unusual is that the snow didn't stop. In Ansonia, the snow was falling at more than six inches per hour.
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The blizzard hit much of Connecticut and many parts of the state saw several feet of snow accumulate, but it was Ansonia that set a record for more snowfall in Connecticut within a 24-hour period.
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The previous state record of 30 inches had been established in Canaan back in 1941.
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Several cities throughout the state claimed to have received more snow, but the Ansonia records were independently verified by climatologists and considered the most reliable.
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Needless to say, businesses across the state shut down temporarily due to the weather conditions.
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The president declared Connecticut to be in a state of emergency a few days after the storm. In all, New England saw 18 fatalities attributed to the blizzard.
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Were you living in the area at the time? Do you remember the 2013 blizzard in Connecticut? Share your experiences in the comments!

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