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Blizzard Watch for New Canaan as ‘Potentially Historic Winter Storm’ Nears
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See this article for updates through the winter storm, including photos and the latest on Openings & Closings. Update, Sunday
New Canaan could see up to two feet of snow between Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening, officials say, as a “potentially historic winter storm” approaches, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy and blowing snow with gusts up to 50 mph could see accumulation of even more than two feet, the NWS says. New Canaan Public Schools will be on the following early dismissal schedule Monday:
NCHS: 11:30 a.m.
Saxe 7-8: 11:30 a.m.
Saxe 5-6: 12:20 p.m.
South: 12:15 p.m.
East & West: 1:05 p.m.
Original Article
Approximately six inches of snow fell overnight Friday to Saturday in New Canaan, officials say, and the town remains under a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service through 6 p.m. Saturday, as occasional rain and more snow is expected through the morning and afternoon. Slippery road conditions prompted New Canaan Library officials to delay opening to 10 a.m. The New Canaan Racquet Club will open at 11 a.m., and will hold all classes scheduled for 11 a.m. and after, officials say.