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CONNECTICUT, USA — A winter storm battered Connecticut this weekend, dropping several inches of snow across many parts of the Nutmeg State – and more is on its way.

The snow began falling sometime after 8 p.m. Saturday and did not let up, falling at a rate of 1” per hour at times. Anywhere between 4” to 8” inches fell, with most falling in the northern part of the state.

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Here is how much snow fell in your community:

Note: This article will be updated periodically as new snow totals come in.

Simsbury - 12.5"

Burlington - 11.3"

Enfield - 11.0"

North Granby - 10.0"

Windsor - 10.0"

West Hartford - 9.1"

Suffield - 9.0"

Farmington - 9.0"

Southington - 7.6"

Berlin - 6.0"

East Windsor - 5.3"

Wethersfield - 5.0"

Sherman - 8.0"

Greenwich - 4.5"

Danbury - 4.0"

Redding - .0"

Bethel - 3.3"

Bridgeport - 3.0"

Darien - 3.0"

New Canaan - 3.0"

Cromwell - 3.9"

Westbrook - 0.8"

Wolcott - 10.5"

Middlebury - 5.0"

Hamden - 4.0"

Prospect - 3.5"

Meriden - 3.0"

North Haven - 3.0"

Guilford - 2.5"

New Haven - 2.1"

Lebanon - 5.0"

East Lyme - 1.7"

New London - 0.8"

Stonington - 0.8"

Barkhamsted - 12.5"

Winsted - 12.5"

New Milford - 8.8"

Woodbury - 7.0"

Staffordville - 8.4"

Tolland - 8.0"

Hebron - 7.0"

Andover - 5.4"

Killingly - 9.0"

Pomfret - 7.5"

Willimantic - 6.2"

Sterling - 5.5"

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Ahead of the storm, Gov. Ned Lamont says it’s been about two years since a major storm hit the state.

“I think this storm’s been a long time coming,” Lamont said.

The storm is expected to track along the northeastern coastline throughout the weekend, with the heaviest snowfall expected in Pennsylvania, parts of the Hudson Valley, and portions of New England.

In Massachusetts and portions of Rhode Island, the National Weather Service declared a winter storm warning from 4 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday, with snow accumulations of 6 inches up to a foot and winds gusting as high as 35 mph (56 kph).

The weather service predicted similar levels of snow in portions of Maine and New Hampshire, with slightly less — 3 to 6 inches — in areas of Vermont.

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GRANBY — Granby/Canton's Will Attianese made quite an impression in Friday night's Pequot battle of unbeatens.

Attianese scored five touchdowns and picked up 186 yards on 17 carries to help Granby/Canton improve to 4-0 with a 39-13 win. Included in his five scores were two fumble recoveries for touchdowns, which tied a Connecticut high school football record.

“Tonight, it was great,” said Attianese, who returned one fumble recovery 60 yards for a TD and recovered the other in the end zone. “Defensively, it was a little bit of just being in the right place at the right time. Offensively, the line did a great job blocking all day. So just fall behind them. They do their thing, I can do mine. It’s a great combo.”

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The Bears are off to their best start since they become a co-op in 2019. They played like a team vying for a return to the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

The victory over North Branford was a statement game for Granby/Canton because the first three teams it played were a combined 1-10 before Friday. Coach Erik Shortell said they know they played a well-coached North Branford team with a tough offense an undisciplined team would have trouble stopping.

“I’m proud of the boys,” Shortell said. “We had a fantastic game plan. They executed. That’s why we had so many turnovers. They did their job, and we told them that if they did that good things would happen.”

On the other side, the Thunderbirds (3-1) were denied their best start since the 2012 season. Standout running back Tommy Hansen struggled to find a rhythm against Granby/Canton, picking up 54 yards on 15 carries.

North Branford quarterback AJ Sigel rushed for a touchdown, threw for another and tallied 201 all purpose yards. He did however, fumble the ball and threw two interceptions. A couple key mistakes threw the Thunderbirds off their game plan, coach Anthony Salvati said.

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“‘Let’s get back to work,’” Salvati said he told his team after the game. "When we look back at the end of the season, hopefully it’s just a blip on the radar, and we’re where we want to be.”

Player of the Game

Will Attianese, Granby/Canton: Rushed for 186 yards and scored five touchdowns including two fumble recoveries for a state record.

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“Defensively, it was a little bit of just being in the right place at the right time,” — Will Attianese, Granby/Canton

Granby/Canton 39, North Branford 13

GRANBY, CT — This week's trek to a Hidden Gem in Hartford and Tolland counties takes us right smack in the middle of Connecticut's northern border and what appears to be an anomaly on the map.

You've probably seen it, but have you really looked at it?

It's not a mistake. Its The Notch.

It takes travelers, in a sequence from west to east from Granby to Southwick, MA; to Congamond Lakes to Suffield and parts of Connecticut are actually father north that parts of Massachusetts.

It's also called the "Southwick Jog."

According to the Connecticut State Library, Connecticut's cutout dates back to 1642, when Massachusetts hired two surveyors to detail the border. Connecticut officials disputed one point as being a couple of miles too far south and the argument lasted for the next 60 years because surveyors hired by either Connecticut or Massachusetts set a number of boundaries favorable to the colony that employed them.

To compound the problem, the towns of Enfield, Somers, Suffield and Woodstock, unhappy with Massachusetts' apparent high taxes, applied for admission into Connecticut in 1724.The state library points out that, in 1793, following the Revolutionary War, both states appointed boundary commissioners to determine a straight line from Union in Connecticut to the New York state line.

According to the state library, in 1797, the commissioners recommended that a disputed 2.5-square-mile tract be awarded to Massachusetts as compensation for its earlier losses of Suffield, Woodstock, Somers and Enfield to Connecticut. In 1804, Connecticut finally agreed to a compromise that partitioned the 2.5-mile area at Congamond Lakes, with Massachusetts receiving five-eighths of the disputed parcel along the west shore and Connecticut receiving the remainder, along the east shore.

The origin of what is likely the first decorated Christmas tree in America has a connection to The Notch. The legend dates back to 1777 and the surrender of the British army during the American Revolution, shortly after the loss at Saratoga that fall.

As legend has it (along with the Windsor Locks Historical Society), a group of Hessian soldiers, now POWs, were making their way to a camp near Boston. One of them, Hendrick Roddemore, broke ranks, most likely near The Notch, and wound up holed out on a farm in Windsor Locks owned by Samuel Denslow.

Denslow took a liking to Roddermore and built the Hessian a cabin on his property, where he lived for some time. Accounts indicate that Roddermore set up a holiday tree near the cabin, per his native tradition.

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A winter storm is bringing rain and snow to Connecticut through Wednesday morning. Totals have varied widely depending on location with the northwestern part of the state getting hit the hardest.

Heavy, wet snow fell in the northern parts of the state, with some areas getting 8 to 12 inches, the National Weather Service said. The nor'easter has brought strong winds and the potential for minor coastal flooding, and officials warned residents to be prepared for potential power outages.

A winter storm warning is in effect for northwestern and northeastern parts of the state until 8 a.m. Wednesday, the weather service said. That includes Litchfield, Tolland and Windham counties.

A winter storm warning was in effect for Hartford County through Wednesday morning. Two to 4 inches of snow are possible in Hartford County.

Heavy, wet snow on tree branches will likely result in power outages in the northern parts of the state, the weather service said. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.

According to the weather service, snowfall amounts as of Tuesday afternoon ranged from 8 to 15 inches in Granby, 12 inches in Burlington and 10 inches in Simsbury. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks reported 4 inches.

Since temperatures will be near and above freezing, there will be a large range in snow totals, said Garett Argianas, Connecticut Public’s meteorologist.

“Snow totals will be elevation-dependent, with the greatest amounts in the higher elevations,” Argianas said.

State government offices and courts were closed Tuesday.

Northwestern CT gets hit hard

The northwest corner of Connecticut has received the worst of the nor’easter so far. That's where the majority of Eversource's 12,000 power outages were being reported by mid Tuesday afternoon.

About 98% of the roughly 2,000 customers in Goshen were without power at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday Eversource reported.

Colebrook, on the Connecticut-Massachusetts border in the upper eastern corner of Litchfield County, got around 10 inches of snow by 6 a.m. Tuesday in the center of town and snow was still expected to fall for several more hours, according to its first selectman, Chris Johnstone.

It's a heavy snow, he said.

"The road foreman told me in some places the tree branches are weighted down with so much snow that they are hitting the plow trucks, they're blocking the roads, and they have to drive around them," he said.

Johnstone says a tree took out one transformer by 6 a.m.

Nearly 40% of Eversource's customers in Colebrook were without power Tuesday morning. And Johnstone expected that number to grow.

"The wind is what concerns me the most because of all the dead ash trees and dead pine trees,” he said. “On a good day they drop branches, so you put a little bit of snow on them and some wind, I don't think we've seen the worst of this yet.”

Southern CT: some snow, but more rain

Southern parts of the state are more likely to see less snow but plenty of rain.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for northern Fairfield County until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile, a separate winter weather advisory will be in effect for the northern parts of New Haven, New London and Middlesex counties until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Those areas could see anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow.

And a coastal flood advisory will be in effect for southern Fairfield and New Haven counties starting at 2 a.m. Tuesday.

DOT sending crews across CT

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is monitoring the forecast and anticipates sending all drivers out across the state, with a supplement of nearly 200 contractors.

Spokesperson Josh Morgan asks people to stay home if possible.

“Please delay travel if you can,” he said. “If you have to go out, please slow down. Give yourself that extra travel time and don’t crowd our plows.”

If you have to be on the roads, Morgan recommends cleaning the exterior of your entire vehicle – not just the windshield – to avoid causing accidents and to leave plenty of space between your vehicle and other vehicles.

Preparing for power outages

Energy provider Eversource said it's monitoring the weather and staging extra staff and equipment across the state. The company expects potential power outages over a lengthy period of time — and as repairs are made, additional outages may occur.

"We’re gearing up for the powerful nor’easter expected to bring heavy, wet snow and strong winds,” Eversource said on Twitter.

Those strong winds pose a safety concern for workers and may delay power restoration, officials said.

United Illuminating says it’s bringing in crews from out of state to assist with any power outages.

Eversource recommends that people stock up on non-perishable items and paper goods before the storm.

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A rustic, century-old cabin sits tucked away on a hill overlooking a small pond, a beaver lodge sitting in the middle and dragonflies bouncing from lily pad to lily pad. A pair of rocking chairs and a bench sit silently in front of the cabin as if inviting a guest or two looking to rest after a hike. A wood pile seasons in the summer sun behind the cabin, waiting for a cold winter’s night.

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For many who visit, like North Granby resident Jamie Gamble, the 210-acre Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve is love at first sight. Gamble purchased the property in 2006 and donated the preserve to the Granby Land Trust in 2020.

“I walked the ridgeline, saw all of this untouched, hardwood forest, then got to the pond and felt like I was in the Adirondacks,” Gamble said in a trust newsletter soon after donating the land. “This 210 acres of diverse habitat represents a unique combination of woods, wetland, open fields, and ridgeline to be cherished by the creatures living here, and nature lovers exploring the landscape.”

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After writing about Connecticut’s special natural-world places for the past 25 years, I shouldn’t be surprised or fall in love with places over and over again. But I do. And Dismal Brook is not the least bit dismal. It’s a beautiful jaunt from the trailhead along the 3½ miles of trails.

Even the drive to get there is magical as you drive past old barns and farm fields, a journey back to the past without using a time machine. Or as Gamble observed when he first drove down Loomis Road where the preserve is located: “It was like I’d walked through the wardrobe into Narnia. It was this incredible natural passage.”

A good sign of a must-see preserve is a nearly full parking lot on a weekday. I passed a family of birders on my way into the preserve, all with binoculars scanning the tree line and marshes. According to the trust, bird surveys conducted at the parcel since 2007 have documented 134 species including pied-billed grebe, least bittern, sora and little blue heron.

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A short loop trail marked with green blazes takes visitors around a small vernal pool. The main trail, marked with yellow blazes, passes a bird-viewing platform with tremendous views across Dismal Brook and the northern end of the marsh. The trail winds to Stevenson Field and a stunning forest opening that showcases the northern portion of the marsh out to the ridges of mountains in Massachusetts.

The trail continues along Dismal Brook with an option to cross a bridge and explore the preserve’s western ridges. Remaining on the eastern side, visitors pass a small cemetery worth exploring. The burial site marks the final resting place of five members of the Day Family, who farmed the land from 1771 through 1887.

The graves have engraved messages such as “Reader behold as you pass by as you are now so once was I. As I am soon you must be. Prepare for death and follow me” and “Death is a debt to Nature due which I have paid and so must you.” Not exactly a pep talk for the rest of the hike.

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Hikers can see the stone walls that once fenced in pastures and farm fields. There are old foundations and the possible ruins of a cider mill, sawmill and tavern. The trail continues across Dismal Brook to a second birding platform with views across the southern portion of the marsh. The trail returns to the forest and leads to a cabin high on the hill.

According to the trust, Robert C. Glazier, president of Society for Savings and his wife, Mary Skinner Chapin Glazier, purchased the old Day Farm in 1930 and hired Hilding Stevenson, a neighboring dairy farmer, to build a cabin and an outhouse on the property. The cabin still stands nearly a century later and visitors can sit on a rocking chair or bench with a view down to Creamer Pond.

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“Sitting on its front porch, it is easy to imagine what life was like there in 1930. While so much has changed in the outside world, in here — incredibly — not much has changed at all,” the trust notes.

The artificial pond was created by one of the most impressive dams I’ve seen across the state. Stone slabs are piled high and a path runs across the spillway of the dam. A pair of inviting Adirondack chairs sit near a concrete dock, and a short trail marked with orange blazes passes huge hemlocks growing on the edge of the pond as the path winds to an overlook. From the cabin a pair of trails allow visitors to explore the rugged ridges overlooking Dismal valley.

The state has done an amazing job preserving Connecticut. It’s a team effort by governors, city and town leaders, preservation organizations, land trusts and individuals. And those like Jamie Gamble who purchase land and donate it as open space for future generations to enjoy deserve a special honor and our collective appreciation.

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Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, North Granby

The bottom line: The 210-acre preserve is a combination of woods, wetland, open fields, and ridgeline. Highlights include Creamer Pond and its dam, the century-old Glazier cabin, the north and south Marshes, the Ridge Trail and the mysterious Day Cemetery.

Total mileage: Approximately 3½ miles

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Difficulty level: Most trails are easy, with some moderately difficult climbs along ridge paths.

Directions: Follow Route 189 north from the center of Granby for several miles. Take a right on East Street and the first right on Loomis Road. Follow for a mile and look for the parking area on the left just before reaching the Massachusetts line. Go to granbylandtrust.org/glt/dismal-brook-wildlife-preserve for a map.

Pet friendly? Leashed dogs are allowed.

Things to do nearby

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Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard, The Cidery and the Greenhouse: “One family — three destinations” is how Clark Farms bills itself. The orchard grows apples, peaches on a three-wire trellis, along with an acre of blueberries. A cafe serves pub-style food and ice cream. The cidery has farm-fresh hard cider including B.N.D (dry), Ruddy Wild (cranberry) and Sweet Surrender (sweetened with a local honey blend). Farm and cidery: 29 Bushy Hill Road, Granby; greenhouse: 676 Mountain Road, Suffield, clarkfarmsct.com

Lox Stock & Bagels: Visitors can expect the “freshest oven-baked bagels you’ve ever tasted,” according to the website. Traditional bagels include sesame, plain, poppy, onion and egg, plus specialty bagels such as cheddar cheese, chocolate chip and the double-dipped everything bagel. And you always get a baker’s dozen. The bagel shop also features Colombian coffees and overstuffed sandwiches on bagels, bread, wraps or rolls. 10 Hartford Ave., Granby, 860-844-8110, loxstock.com

Almost Famous Brewery Brewing Company: Beers offered range from What The Helles R U Talking About?, a Helles lager, to A Celebration Of Mediocrity, a New England double IPA, to Stranger Than Fiction, a cream stout. The bar and tabletops are old bowling alley lanes from Blue Fox Rock N’ Bowl in Simsbury and Willi Bowl in Willimantic. The brewery features four taprooms and is looking at producing wine, cider and seltzer. 17 Kripes Road, East Granby, almostfamousbrewing.com