Quinnipiac flats weather on North Haven roofs
The town sits on the flat ground of the Quinnipiac valley with little to break the weather, so wind comes across the flats and lifts tabs on exposed slopes, and cold air settles on still winter nights to freeze the eaves early. Snow stays on the low-pitch ranches and ice builds at the eaves on warm attics. Mature street trees shade the older neighborhoods and fill gutters, while the newer streets are more open. Summer thunderstorms bring gusts and occasional hail across the flats.

