January 12 Snowstorm

January 12, 2011 9:33 AM

Eric Newman sends us a photo of his car that was happy to get the day off.

Eric Newman sends us a photo of his car that was happy to get the day off.
Courtesy of Jason in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jason in Fairfield
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Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield
Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield
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Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield
Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield
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Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield

Courtesy of Jill in Fairfield
A car is trapped in a snow bank Wednesday morning on Reef Road in Fairfield.

A car is trapped in a snow bank Wednesday morning on Reef Road in Fairfield.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
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The early morning snow was piled on Judd Street in Fairfield on Wednesday. Accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the storm eased.

The early morning snow was piled on Judd Street in Fairfield on Wednesday. Accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the storm eased.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
A towering pile of snow is left Wednesday morning by clearing operations in a corner of the Fairfield Railroad Station parking lot.

A towering pile of snow is left Wednesday morning by clearing operations in a corner of the Fairfield Railroad Station parking lot.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
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An unidentified man clears off his car at the corner of Stillson Road and Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield on Wednesday.

An unidentified man clears off his car at the corner of Stillson Road and Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield on Wednesday.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
It may be "Permit Parking Only" at the Fairfield Railroad Station on most weekdays, but Wednesday the piles of snow up to 2 feet deep permitted no parking at all.

It may be "Permit Parking Only" at the Fairfield Railroad Station on most weekdays, but Wednesday the piles of snow up to 2 feet deep permitted no parking at all.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
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Fairfield's Post Road business district had snow piled high on both sides of the busy thoroughfare after snow-clearing operations Wednesday.

Fairfield's Post Road business district had snow piled high on both sides of the busy thoroughfare after snow-clearing operations Wednesday.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
Two hardy shovelers on Ruane Street in Fairfield brave the elements as snow piled up Wednesday morning.

Two hardy shovelers on Ruane Street in Fairfield brave the elements as snow piled up Wednesday morning.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
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Evan Conway clears the lot at the family service station, Conway's Irving on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield on Wednesday.

Evan Conway clears the lot at the family service station, Conway's Irving on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield on Wednesday.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
A snow-choked Paul Place, off Oldfield Road, in Fairfield shows the 12 inches of snow that had accumulated by Wednesday morning.

A snow-choked Paul Place, off Oldfield Road, in Fairfield shows the 12 inches of snow that had accumulated by Wednesday morning.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly
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The snow and sunset create a serene scene in Westport on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

The snow and sunset create a serene scene in Westport on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg
The overnight snow continued to fall Wednesday morning. Accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the storm moves past, making it a big job to clear cars like this on on Reid Street in Fairfield.

The overnight snow continued to fall Wednesday morning. Accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the storm moves past, making it a big job to clear cars like this on on Reid Street in Fairfield.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
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For the third time this winter, Fairfield streets have been coated with a blanket of snow. Unlike this relatively mild scene from last Friday, however, snowfall that began Tuesday nignt and continued Wednesday is expected to be at least 18 inches. less

For the third time this winter, Fairfield streets have been coated with a blanket of snow. Unlike this relatively mild scene from last Friday, however, snowfall that began Tuesday nignt and continued Wednesday ... more
Photo: File Photo
After more than a foot of snowfall, Roxanne and Joseph Angrisano clear their driveway on Brookside Dr. in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday Jan. 12, 2011.

After more than a foot of snowfall, Roxanne and Joseph Angrisano clear their driveway on Brookside Dr. in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday Jan. 12, 2011.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
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Mark Morehouse adjusts his snowblower as the wind blows the snow around his Judd St. driveway in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday Jan. 12, 2011.

Mark Morehouse adjusts his snowblower as the wind blows the snow around his Judd St. driveway in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday Jan. 12, 2011.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
Mark Anastasio flys over a bump in the hill at Sturgess Park in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.

Mark Anastasio flys over a bump in the hill at Sturgess Park in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
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Steven Zembruski flies over a bump in the hill at Sturgess Park in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.

Steven Zembruski flies over a bump in the hill at Sturgess Park in Fairfield, Conn. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
Dylan Field, 6, climbs the snow pile in his Pansy Road yard in Fairfield on Wednesday. Dylan's mom, Rosemary, kept a close wtach while continuing to clear the driveway after more than a foot of snow fell on the area. less

Dylan Field, 6, climbs the snow pile in his Pansy Road yard in Fairfield on Wednesday. Dylan's mom, Rosemary, kept a close wtach while continuing to clear the driveway after more than a foot of snow fell on the ... more
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
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The snow was piled high along the fence of a Reid Street yard in Fairfield on Wednesday morning. The overnight snow continued to fall into the morning and accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the storm moves past. less

The snow was piled high along the fence of a Reid Street yard in Fairfield on Wednesday morning. The overnight snow continued to fall into the morning and accumulations could tally up to 2 feet by time the ... more
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
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