Stamford Remains 'Abnormally Dry' Despite Recent Snow, Rain

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County continues to experience "abnormally dry" conditions despite recent snow and rainfall, but it has not officially entered into a drought as of yet, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Connecticut remains "abnormally dry" despite recent snow and rainfall.
Photo Credit: *United States Drought Monitor*

by Eric Gendron

02/02/2014 4:00 a.m.

Connecticut has received 79 percent of the usual precipitation for this time of year. The Drought Monitor estimates the area is 3 to 7 inches behind in snowfall for the season.

Conditions are forecast to remain dry throughout the week and weekend.

Click here to see the United States Drought Monitor's report for Connecticut.

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