Paul Piorek WICC
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Paul is a New York Emmy award winner and four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters' Association award for Best TV Weathercast. Paul is the chief meteorologist at WICC 600 AM & 95.9 FM in Bridgeport, CT. Listen LIVE at voiceofct.com.
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The weather is perfect for a game of ice hockey or a relaxing gathering on the ice at Samp Mortar Lake in Fairfield.
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The weather is perfect for a game of ice hockey or a relaxing gathering on the ice at Samp Mortar Lake in Fairfield.
01/04/2026 @ 2:30 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 32° F with a 19° dew point and a generous northwest breeze under a mix of sunshine and clouds along Brookside Drive in Fairfield.
January 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
01/04/2026 @ 2:30 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 32° F with a 19° dew point and a generous northwest breeze under a mix of sunshine and clouds along Brookside Drive in Fairfield.
Saturday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 31° F (2:25 p.m.) and 20° (7:47 a.m.), respectively, for a 26° average, which is 7° colder-than-normal.
January 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Saturday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 31° F (2:25 p.m.) and 20° (7:47 a.m.), respectively, for a 26° average, which is 7° colder-than-normal.
A trace to perhaps one inch of snow is expected across parts of southwestern Connecticut through Tuesday at 7 a.m. EST.
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A trace to perhaps one inch of snow is expected across parts of southwestern Connecticut through Tuesday at 7 a.m. EST.
01/03/2026 @ 10:30 a.m. EST: The air temperature is 29° F with a dry 9° dew point and a brisk northwest breeze under a sunny sky at Fairfield University.
January 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
01/03/2026 @ 10:30 a.m. EST: The air temperature is 29° F with a dry 9° dew point and a brisk northwest breeze under a sunny sky at Fairfield University.
Friday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 29° F (2:31 p.m.) and 20° (5:40 a.m.), respectively, for a 25° average, which is 8° colder-than-normal.
January 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Friday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 29° F (2:31 p.m.) and 20° (5:40 a.m.), respectively, for a 25° average, which is 8° colder-than-normal.
Cold weather will continue through this upcoming weekend across southwestern Connecticut. Daytime high temperatures will hover in the upper 20s to close to 30° F before warmer temperatures arrive next week.
January 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Cold weather will continue through this upcoming weekend across southwestern Connecticut. Daytime high temperatures will hover in the upper 20s to close to 30° F before warmer temperatures arrive next week.
The Bridgeport climate station recorded 3.27" of precipitation for December, which is 0.71" below normal. Nearly one foot (11.8") of snow fell, including 7.1" December 26 & 27.
January 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The Bridgeport climate station recorded 3.27" of precipitation for December, which is 0.71" below normal. Nearly one foot (11.8") of snow fell, including 7.1" December 26 & 27.
December was much colder-than-normal at the Bridgeport climate station. The average monthly temperature was 32.2° F, which is 4.8° below normal. The range was 57° (Dec. 19) and 14° (Dec. 15).
January 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
December was much colder-than-normal at the Bridgeport climate station. The average monthly temperature was 32.2° F, which is 4.8° below normal. The range was 57° (Dec. 19) and 14° (Dec. 15).
You're invited to participate in the Fourth Annual Connecticut Snowplow Naming Contest. I think you'll enjoy the choices. Have fun. Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
January 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
You're invited to participate in the Fourth Annual Connecticut Snowplow Naming Contest. I think you'll enjoy the choices. Have fun. Click here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
01/01/2026 @ 1:15 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 27° F with a dry 2° dew point and a west wind gusting to 39 mph under sunny and clear sky at Southport Harbor in Fairfield.
January 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
01/01/2026 @ 1:15 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 27° F with a dry 2° dew point and a west wind gusting to 39 mph under sunny and clear sky at Southport Harbor in Fairfield.
Here are Thursday's snowfall totals from across southern Connecticut, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
January 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Here are Thursday's snowfall totals from across southern Connecticut, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
May the dawn of a new year bring you much peace, happiness, health, and joy. Happy New Year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
May the dawn of a new year bring you much peace, happiness, health, and joy. Happy New Year.
12/31/2025 @ 12:45 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 28° F with an 11° dew point and a generous west wind under a mostly cloudy sky in picturesque Easton.
December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
12/31/2025 @ 12:45 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 28° F with an 11° dew point and a generous west wind under a mostly cloudy sky in picturesque Easton.
Potentially one inch of snow is possibe across southwestern Connecticut into early New Year's Day. Light snow will christen the start of 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Potentially one inch of snow is possibe across southwestern Connecticut into early New Year's Day. Light snow will christen the start of 2026.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of a memorable snowstorm in southwestern Connecticut. The Winter storm of December 30, 2000, delivered the second highest single-day December snow total (10") on record at Bridgeport. It is only surpassed by the 16" recorded on December 19, 1948.
December 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Today marks the 25th anniversary of a memorable snowstorm in southwestern Connecticut. The Winter storm of December 30, 2000, delivered the second highest single-day December snow total (10") on record at Bridgeport. It is only surpassed by the 16" recorded on December 19, 1948.
Here are the updated highest wind gusts as of late Tuesday from across the region, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Here are the updated highest wind gusts as of late Tuesday from across the region, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
The Full Wolf Moon happens this Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 5:03 a.m. EST. Wolves were more likely to be heard howling this time of the year to locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, define territory, and coordinate hunting.
December 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Full Wolf Moon happens this Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 5:03 a.m. EST. Wolves were more likely to be heard howling this time of the year to locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, define territory, and coordinate hunting.
12/30/2025 @ 4:15 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 31° F with a dry 8° dew point and a west wind gusting to 35 mph under a mix of clouds and sunshine at Samp Mortar Lake in Fairfield.
December 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
12/30/2025 @ 4:15 p.m. EST: The air temperature is 31° F with a dry 8° dew point and a west wind gusting to 35 mph under a mix of clouds and sunshine at Samp Mortar Lake in Fairfield.
Wind damage was reported in Darien and Ridgefield in Fairfield County. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST.
December 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Wind damage was reported in Darien and Ridgefield in Fairfield County. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST.
Here are the highest wind gusts as of midday Tuesday from across the region, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
December 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Here are the highest wind gusts as of midday Tuesday from across the region, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Peak wind gusts are expected to be close to 45 mph across southwestern Connecticut through Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST.
December 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Peak wind gusts are expected to be close to 45 mph across southwestern Connecticut through Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST.
A Wind Advisory will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Monday at 4 p.m. until Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...
December 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A Wind Advisory will be in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties from Monday at 4 p.m. until Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties until Monday at 10 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...
December 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Fairfield and New Haven counties until Monday at 10 a.m. EST: forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph...
Sunday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 32° F (3:59 p.m.) and 20° (7:22 a.m.), respectively, for a 26° average, which is 8° colder-than-normal.
December 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Sunday's high and low temperatures at the Bridgeport climate station as of 4 p.m. EST were 32° F (3:59 p.m.) and 20° (7:22 a.m.), respectively, for a 26° average, which is 8° colder-than-normal.