Residents in Connecticut were met with a harsh winter surprise Monday night as a powerful nor'easter blew in with all the fury of a snowstorm. Strong winds and wet heavy snow are predicted to blanket much of New England and upstate New York, leaving between a foot and a foot and a half in some areas.

Many Connecticut towns have already begun feeling the effects of the storm, with 15 percent of flights at Bradley International Airport already canceled. According to the FAA, the Airport was briefly closed until this morning. The Connecticut judicial branch had closed all courts and administrative offices Tuesday, with Gov. Ned Lamont following suit and ordering all executive state offices closed to the public.

The snowfall totals are expected to range between 1 to 18 inches in Connecticut, with higher amounts generally at the higher elevations in the northwest hills, while some towns may be spared with rain or far less snow if any