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Forecasters got this mini-snow-storm correct by accurately predicting that communities in the eastern part of the state would receive the most snow accumulation.

Several communities in New London and Tolland counties recorded three inches or more of snow, according to the National Weather Service. (See the full list below as reported by the National Weather Service).

Many areas in Connecticut reported a dusting of new snow accumulation, which fell on top of last weekend's significant snowfall.

"We rang in the New Year with a bit of snow across CT as a quick-moving clipper system moved through," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "The bulk of the snow has already moved out, but there is the possibility of a few lingering, brief snow showers this morning. Most spots picked up about 1-3″ of fluffy accumulation as a result."

What's next?

New Year's Day looks dry but very, very cold.

"Temperatures will peak between 25 and 30 in the morning, falling throughout the afternoon. Wind gusts will ramp up as a cold front moves through, perhaps exceeding 35mph in the afternoon. With sustained wind speeds above 15mph, this will lead to afternoon wind chills between -5 and 10. Dress accordingly if you’re headed out this New Year’s Day!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Weekend forecast details

Some flurries are possible Sunday morning, but cold weather persists and it will be largely dry, WFSB 3 TV said.

Next week forecast details

Temperatures moderate into the mid 30s on Monday, Tuesday is a bit warmer and on Wednesday we could finally reach into the low 40s with some rain, WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Reported snow totals across Connecticut: (Editor's note: The towns mentioned below were the only ones with official totals as reported by the National Weather Service. If you have your town's new snow total, you can email it to [email protected], and we'll add it to this list. Please include your name and town. Thanks).

Fairfield County

Middlesex County

New Haven County

New London County

Litchfield County

Hartford County

Tolland County

Windham County

An Open VISIONS Forum at Fairfield University

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The state Department of Public Health said there is a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Fairfield County child under the age of 10.

This is the first case of measles in Connecticut in more than four years. Nationwide, more than 1,800 cases of measles have been reported in 2025 — the most since the virus was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 and the most cases in more than three decades, according to the International Vaccine Access Center.

The child recently traveled internationally and began showing symptoms of measles several days later. Those symptoms included cough, runny nose, congestion, fever and eventually a rash starting at the head and spreading throughout the body.

Measles is a highly contagious diseases that can spread quickly through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. According to the CDC, 9 out of 10 unvaccinated individuals who encounter an infected person will become infected with the measles virus.

Measles can be dangerous, especially for children under the age of five. About 1 in 5 unvaccinated people in the U.S. who get measles end up being hospitalized, officials said.

Symptoms of measles generally begin 7–14 days after the exposure to an infected person. A typical case of measles begins with mild to moderate fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and sore throat.

Three to five days after the start of these symptoms, a red or reddish-brown rash appears, usually starting on a person's face at the hairline and spreading downward to the entire body. At the time the rash appears, a person's fever may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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"The single best way to protect your children and yourself from measles is to be vaccinated," said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD. "One dose of measles vaccine is about 93% effective, while two doses are about 97% effective. We must ensure we continue to protect those who matter most — children and other vulnerable people — from vaccine preventable illnesses through on-time vaccination."

DPH, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and several other organizations recommend children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. A total of 98.2 percent of Connecticut students were vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR by kindergarten, health officials said. The state's MMR vaccination rate is the highest in the country, officials said.

The state Department of Public Health says an unvaccinated child under the age of 10 in Fairfield County contracted the virus after traveling internationally.

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — An unvaccinated child under 10 years old in Fairfield County is Connecticut's first confirmed case of measles in more than four years, the state Department of Public Health announced Wednesday.

This announcement comes as the United States has seen more than 1,800 cases of the virus in 2025, the most since it was deemed eliminated in the country in 2000, according to data from the International Vaccine Access Center.

A DPH spokeswoman said that the child recently travelled outside the country. A few days after returning, they began to show symptoms of measles. These include a cough, runny nose, congestion, fever and rash starting at the head.

Measles is an airborne virus that is highly contagious. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that nine out of 10 unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus will become infected.

“The single best way to protect your children and yourself from measles is to be vaccinated,” Connecticut DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani said. “One dose of measles vaccine is about 93% effective, while two doses are about 97% effective. We must ensure we continue to protect those who matter most – children and other vulnerable people – from vaccine preventable illnesses through on-time vaccination.”

Connecticut's has the country's highest rate of vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella, with more than 98% of students receiving both doses of the vaccine by kindergarten, according to the Statewide School Immunization Survey.

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FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Arts Commission is seeking local student and adult artists to submit works of art for the Artistic Visions Challenge. The challenge was kicked off last week with an Arts Mixer held in the Warehouse at the Fairfield Theatre Company.

Now in its second year, the Artistic Visions Challenge is a townwide, juried art competition aimed at encouraging artists to collaborate and create art in new and unique ways. The competition is open to student artists, ages 10-19, and adults (ages 20+) that either work, reside or attend school in Fairfield. Artists in each age category will compete for a first prize of $1,000.

The theme of this year’s challenge is to create a work of art that makes a statement about the nation’s 250th anniversary.

"Artists are tasked with bridging America’s past and present in interpretative ways to address this theme," organizers said. "Additionally, participants are required to create art that not only reflects the given theme, but also much have at least one collaborative element from the other age group and incorporate 'America’s 250th' and at least one 'Easter Egg' — a hidden message or reference to Fairfield.

From the announcement:

Eligibility & Entry Details:

Open to student artists, ages 10-19 as well as adults (ages 20+) who either work, reside or attend school in Fairfield.

The Commission encourages participants to push their creative limits, whether through a unique technique or by a mash-up of traditional art forms to create something new. A quick overview of the rules and guidelines can be found here.

To help build community, foster intergenerational collaboration and enrich the creative process, participants will need to attend one of two planned collaboration events to share ideas, insights, techniques and inspirations. The Fairfield Arts Commission will be hosting the first of these collaboration station events on January 15th, from 6-8PM at Fairfield Theatre Company, located at 70 Sanford Street. The event is free to attend, though advance registration is requested. All participants are asked to indicate their attendance plans by registering here.

The Fairfield Arts Commission gratefully acknowledges the continued support of the Connecticut Department of Community & Economic Development, Office of the Arts, in its work. Individuals or businesses that have a passion for the arts and may be interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact the Fairfield Arts Commission at (203) 256-3120 or [email protected] for more information.

About the Fairfield Arts Commission

The Fairfield Arts Commission is an official body of the Town of Fairfield, comprised of nine volunteers appointed by the First Selectman. The purpose of the Fairfield Arts Commission is to stimulate, foster, facilitate and encourage the development and appreciation of artistic and cultural activities within the Town of Fairfield. Following their appointment, the members applied for and received statewide recognition of Fairfield’s first cultural district in June 2025.