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Winter storm in Connecticut: How much snow has fallen so far?

In total, a widespread 4 inches to 8 inches of snow is expected with some isolated higher amounts in the western hills.

CONNECTICUT, USA — Snow has been falling consistently across Connecticut and some preliminary snow totals are starting to pop up with numbers reaching up to 7 inches in some parts of the state.

In the National Weather Service (NWS), Rockville and Coventry in Tolland county had recorded at least 7 inches of snow. Stafford Springs, Andover and Staffordville recorded at least 6 inches.

In Windham County, the town of Scotland recorded more than 6.6 inches of snow, while East Killingly recorded more than 4.5 inches.

The highest total so far in Hartford county was recorded in Burlington, North Canton and Simsbury - all of which saw 7 inches of snow so far. Several towns, including Bristol, North Granby, East Windsor and Granby have recorded more than 6 inches of snow.

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West Hartford recorded more than 5.5 inches and Bradley International Airport saw more than 4.6 inches of snow.

Meanwhile, New Canaan and Wilton have seen upwards of 7 inches of snow. The majority of Fairfield county has seen anywhere between 3.5 inches in Westport to 6.1 inches in Norwalk, according to the NWS.

In New Haven County, Naugatuck has recorded the highest so far - 6.2 inches. Several other municipalities have seen more than 5 inches.

Norwich has recorded at least 6.7 inches - the most in New London county.

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After going a whole winter with scant snowfall in Connecticut, the state has seen a storm with measurable snow just as meteorological spring begins this week.

Connecticut is currently under a Winter Storm Warning through Tuesday. 

Snow began between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday night, starting from west to east with the heaviest of the snowfall accumulating overnight into 6 a.m. Tuesday. 

In total, a widespread 4 inches to 8 inches of snow is expected with some higher amounts in the western hills.

This also may not be the only snowfall we see this week. 

Another storm is possible Friday into Saturday. Its track at this point is highly uncertain however and Connecticut could see rain, snow, or a mix of both depending on how close it comes to the state.

Check out the full forecast here.

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