01/30/2026
❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE – FAIRFIELD COUNTY ❄️
Based on the latest forecast from Hometown meteorologist, Daniel Bonds, here’s what to expect:
🌨️ Friday Evening: Light precipitation possible as moisture increases. May begin as a few rain sprinkles before colder air fully arrives.
🌡️ Overnight Friday → Early Saturday: Colder air moves in, causing a quick transition from rain to snow. Any brief mix should be short-lived.
❄️ Saturday: Snow rates increase through the day and evening as a stronger system approaches.
⏰ Early Sunday: Snow exits the area.
Bottom line: Expect a rain-to-snow transition Friday night, steady snow Saturday, and ending early Sunday. Stay weather-aware.
🧰 HOW FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS SHOULD PREPARE
Travel: Avoid unnecessary trips once snow begins. If you must drive, go slow and increase following distance.
Power: Prepare for outages—charge devices, have flashlights, batteries, and a backup heat plan.
Heat: Ensure safe heating (space heaters clear of combustibles; never use grills indoors).
Water: Drip faucets and protect exposed pipes from freezing.
Supplies: Stock food, water, medications, and pet needs for 48–72 hours.
Vehicles: Keep fuel tanks at least half full; carry blankets and a basic emergency kit.
Check on Others: Elderly neighbors, those with medical needs, and pets may need help.
Updates: Monitor local radio/TV and official pages for changing conditions.
🚓 All Sheriff’s Office personnel will be out in force to respond to calls and assist as needed. Please use 911 for emergencies only.
Stay safe, Fairfield County.
