Winter Storm Warning: Effective 12:00 AM Monday - 6:00 AM Tuesday. Heavy Snow Expected.

• Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

• Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Blizzard like conditions possible Monday afternoon, especially near the coast.

• 100% Chance of 8 or more inches of snow 

• 96% Chance of 12 or more inches of snow

• 32% Chance of 18 or more inches of snow

The Editor’s Take

Meteorologists are predicting that the winter weather will begin in Westport sometime after 1:00 AM Monday morning, and will continue through Tuesday morning. A 100% chance of snow will cover Westport until late tomorrow night, with a 60% chance of light snow remaining through the entire day on Tuesday until early Wednesday morning. The possibility of Tuesday school cancellations are probable. The Westport Emergency Operation Center has been opened partially to assist in managing all emergencies arising throughout the duration of the storm, according to First Selectman Jim Marpe.

By this time tomorrow, our community may be covered in over one foot of snow, and could experience power outages, coastal flooding at high tides, and a significant impact to roadways and highways.

Westport and other coastal communities may bear the brunt of this storm, according to the NWS. Snow totals are being forecasted as no less than 10 inches, with the possibility to reach towards 18 inches, as temperatures are confirmed as non-fluctuating - making this an all-snow event without rain or sleet.

It appears that the storm’s peak will be during the daylight hours tomorrow. During this time period, we’ll see the strongest wind gusts and the heaviest snowfall, with blizzard condition possible in the afternoon hours.

Residents are reminded to stay off of the roads, make sure all electronics are fully charged (including flashlights and phones), assure sump pumps are in working order, check that any loose outdoor decoration or furniture is secured, and prepare to keep doorways into homes clear of snow in case of emergencies. Residents should check on elderly or immobile neighbors for all of the above while remaining socially distant. Residents should also assure their phones are registered to receive emergency text or phone messages from the Town of Westport by texting “06880” to 888777, or by visiting the website: Town of Westport Emergency Notifications.

Children are reminded to make sure that their favorite movies are downloaded onto their tablets, snow gear is washed and dried from the last storm, snow sleds are in the car, and that there’s no virtual school - so enjoy the true snow day.

Numbers to Know:

Emergency: 911

Eversource: Report a power outage: text “OUT” to 23129; call 800-286-2000; online www.eversource.com/CustomerCare/ReportOutage.

Westport Police: Non-Emergency: 203-341-6000

Westport Fire Department: Non-Emergency: 203-341-5000

Westport Public Schools: Emergency Line: 203-341-1766

Westport Department of Human Services: Social Services: 203-341-1050