Tag Archives: Blizzard of 2016

Let The Light Shine…

Posted on January 24, 2016 | 2 comments

We’ve had a few hours to dig out — and play in — the Blizzard of 2016. Here are a few scenes from a day that looks quite a bit different from the one 24 hours earlier. (Click on or hover over photos to enlarge.)

The Compo Beach neighborhood escaped a flood. Instead -- like this home on the corner of Soundview Drive -- the scene was serene. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

The Compo Beach neighborhood escaped a flood. Instead — like this home on the corner of Soundview Drive — the scene was serene (and very “love”-ly). (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Around the corner, the Compo Beach marina was equally peaceful. (Photo/Steve Axthelm)

Around the corner, the Compo Beach marina was equally peaceful. (Photo/Steve Axthelm)

What dog doesn't love snow? (Photo/Ken Bernhard)

What dog doesn’t love snow? (Photo/Ken Bernhard)

Hayley and Monty. (Photo/Daphne Cook)

Hayley and Monty. (Photo/Daphne Cook)

Sledders were out in force at Kings Highway School. (Photo/Peter Tulupman)

Sledders were out in force at Kings Highway School. (Photo/Peter Tulupman)

Snowy mailboxes at Harvest Commons. (Photo/Jo Ann Davidson)

Snowy mailboxes at Harvest Commons. (Photo/Jo Ann Davidson)

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Saying Goodbye To The Blizzard

Posted on January 24, 2016 | 7 comments

New York City nearly set a record: 26.8 inches, the 2nd biggest snowfall since 1869.

We got substantially less — but still over a foot. The winds were not as strong as predicted, and the snow fell on a Saturday, disrupting far fewer commutes than a weekday.

As we get ready to dig (or pay the plow guys), here are 2 final images to remember the Blizzard of 2016:

The scene yesterday at Indian Green in Saugatuck. (Photo/Scott Singer)

The scene yesterday at Indian River Green in Saugatuck. (Photo/Scott Singer)

The patio in my own back yard. (Photo/Dan Woog)

The patio in my own back yard. (Photo/Dan Woog)

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It’s Not Yet High Tide…

Posted on January 23, 2016 | 2 comments

…but already the waves are nearing the Compo Beach seawall.

Betsy P. Kahn took this dramatic photo from her Soundview Avenue home.

(Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Click on or hover over to enlarge. (Photo/Betsy P. Kahn)

Stay safe and warm, Westport — and send your photos to dwoog@optonline.net

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Town To Residents: Prepare For Floods, Winds

Posted on January 22, 2016 | 26 comments

Westport’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

Uh-oh.

An announcement on WWPT-FM 90.3 — the town’s emergency broadcaster, which will be all-storm, all-the-time throughout the weekend — says to expect only moderate snowfall: 4 to 6 inches.

That’s the good news.

The bad news: With 2 full-moon high tides, and winds gusting up to 55 miles an hour, there will be flooding on par with the 1992 nor’easter that surged through downtown. Tides are expected to be 1 foot lower than Hurricane Irene in 2011.

The high tides are expected tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m., then more significantly tomorrow  night at 11. Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph from the northeast — with those much higher gusts — will push the water very high.

Town officials urge residents to move cars now to higher ground. Saugatuck Shores residents can park at railroad station Lot 8 (by I-95 Exit 17). Compo and Old Mill residents can park at Longshore.

Officials warn all residents to secure loose objects on decks, porches and patios.

The forecast calls for snow to begin falling tomorrow morning. The storm will continue for 24 to 36 hours.

Stay safe and warm, Westport. And stay tuned to 90.3, and “06880.”

PS: Send photos!

PPS: If there’s a fire hydrant near you, don’t forget to clear snow from around it.

Hurricane Irene flooded downtown Westport, in August 2011.

Hurricane Irene flooded downtown Westport, in August 2011.

 

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