Ralph Fato

I love stats & creating graphs. Weather has been a true passion of mine since the 70s. Being part of the WxEdge team has given me the ability to learn and share with others who have the same passion. Weather is always interesting, its up to us to find it.

As a kid in the 1970s/80s, I would sit down and keep track of the weather outside. 1990s I started chasing storms. 2000s I use technology to help me better understand whats happening, whats coming, and whats possible.

Connecticut weather is intriguing all year round, Sea Breezes in summers, NorEasters in Fall. Wide margin snow totals in winter with the Merrit being rain/snow line a lot. And the surprises in Spring. Not to mention the temp differences between the coast and 10 miles inland.

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Latest Articles

  • 2012-13 Snowfall...the Winner is...
    On this cold winter-like May morning, I decided to complete the graphic...I actually started it back in April, thinking we were done with the snowfall, but it kept snowing, and who knew we would see...
  • 3rd Driest April on Record for BDR, 9th for BDL
    If Bridgeport doesn’t get ½” of rain in next 3 days it will be the 3rd most Driest April on Record.(since 1948 at that location) Windsor Locks, CT will end up 9th driest Top 2...
  • Cold March 2013: Temp Update, BDL Top 20
    Image above is the radar and temps at 6:50am this morning. Streak of snow from Richmond, Virginia to Providence, Rhode Island was throwing down a little light snow in spots... Quick update on temps...BDL...
  • Mid-March 2013 Snowstorm: Records, Stats & Maps
    Each time I write a summary, I think it’s going to be the last one, but the snow keeps coming. Hence why BDR (Sikorsky Airport) now has the second snowiest season. Image above is one of my favorites...
  • BDR Enters 2nd Snowiest Season
     An Amazing year and maybe a little more still to come …  Even though I’m 20 minutes away from Bridgeport, I only have 47.75” on the season. (Not even...
  • Top 15 Snowiest Years at Bridgeport's(BDR)
    In case you were wondering about the snowiest years for BDL and BDR, here's a graph showing the Top 15. It's true that if Bridgeport gets 2 inches of snow tonight they will enter the 2nd most snowiest...
  • March Temp 2012-2013 Comparison so far
    As we all get ready for more accumulating snow tomorrow night into Tuesday here's a quick look at BDL's temp comparison this March to last year. Red lines are 2012. Blue lines are 2013. March 8th...
  • March 2013 Snowstorm - Records - Stats - Maps
    Another Hurricane-looking system off the coast. This satellite image was from 9am March 7th, 2013. While the coastal storm was too far away for us to get decent snows, another feature interacted with it....
  • March Snow totals with 3 inches+ for Bridgeport
    Here’s a look at all the March snow totals with 3 inches or more since 1949 for Bridgeport, CT.   1967 is the record with 21.8". March 22, 1967 almost a foot of snow fell and 6 other days...
  • Records from the Blizzard of 13'
    A follow up to the previous article..  http://www.wxedge.com/articles/20130210february_2013_blizzard_ Records broken: Largest snowstorm ever recorded at Upton. 30.9" Largest 2 day storm...
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