‘Stay Off The Roadways’: CT Officials Advise Residents To Avoid Travel Sunday As 18 Inches Of Snow Possible

Connecticut leaders on Friday provided advice to state residents on how best to prepare for the upcoming winter storm.

Have enough food, fuel, water and other necessities to last three days, advised Brenda Bergeron, deputy commissioner of the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

“This is the first time Connecticut has had a storm like this one in a decade,” Bergeron said. “Right now, it does not look like it will be a large power outage event, but it is good to be prepared.”

Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday hosted a news briefing with state leaders to discuss the state’s preparations and planned response to the weekend’s anticipated storm. He said he is "strongly encouraging motorists to avoid travel on Connecticut roads on Sunday, January 25, 2026..." and into Monday morning.

"Anyone who must travel is urged to drive cautiously and allow snow removal crews the space needed to safely clear the roads," Lamont said.

“The best way to be safe in a snowstorm is to stay home and allow our snowplow operators to do their job safely and efficiently,” Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. “If you have no other choice than to travel, please slow down, maintain extra distance between vehicles, and never crowd snowplows. Snowplows have limited visibility and need room to operate safely, especially in heavy snowfall.”

Snow is expected to start on Sunday and last into Monday, according to the National Weather Service. As of midday Friday, meteorologists were predicting the storm would bring between eight and 18 inches of snow to the state.

Eucalitto said about 900 plow drivers will be working during the storm, and an additional 200 contractors are on standby.

“Unless someone absolutely has to travel, we are asking people to please stay off the roadways on Sunday,” Eucalitto said. “The fewer vehicles on the roads, the better for safety.”

If anyone must go out on the roads, he advised people to drive slowly and give plows a wide berth.

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz advised state residents to get any needed groceries, medications and other necessities before the snow begins.

“Please check on family members and neighbors,” she said.

Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol from noon today until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to a blast of extremely cold air. Anyone who needs shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1.

“Within about 48 hours, Connecticut will look like Greenland, with bitter cold and 12 to 18 inches of snow,” Lamont said. “Stay safe and stay home on Sunday.”

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