Winter Storm Targets Danbury: What You Need To Know

DANBURY, CT — A major winter storm is barreling toward Connecticut Sunday into Monday, with the possibility of a foot or more of snow amid nasty, biting cold.

The National Weather Service on Friday morning said the storm is expected to bring 3 to 7 inches of snow on Sunday, with another 4 to 8 inches of snow on Sunday night into Monday.

The predicted total of 7 to 15 inches of snow, however, could be exceeded, according to some TV forecasters.

Temperatures are also expected to be brutal.

The NWS predicts a high of 22 on Sunday, which will fall into the teens by Sunday night, continuing into Monday, when a high of 24 is expected before another plunge into the single digits on Monday night.

Folks are urged to stay off the roads on Sunday and let the state and local public works staff do their jobs and plow the roads, something that is easier given the timing of the storm.

In Danbury, city leaders urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts if they're needed for the storm

"Forecast confidence continues to increase for a significant winter storm beginning Sunday morning and continuing into Monday," wrote the Danbury Emergency Management Department.

"Now is the time to prepare and stay informed."

Folks can sign up for DanburyAlert to receive emergency notifications directly: https://www.danbury-ct.gov/176/Danbury-ALERT

Warming centers

Meanwhile, Danbury has opened up warming centers in response to Gov. Ned Lamont's implementation of statewide cold weather protocols, which are in effect from noon Friday, Jan. 23, to Wednesday, Jan. 28.

During this time, several warming centers will be availamd residents who need assistance or know someone who does are encouraged to call 211 for emergency support.

Danbury shelters include the Danbury Library, 170 Main St.; Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive; United Jewish Center, 141 Deer Hill Ave.; New Street Shelter, 41 New St.; and the Elm Street Shelter, 98 Elm St.

Be prepared

Danbury officials on Friday issued a quick list of tips on what folks should do in preparation of the storm.

Those include: Signing up for the DanburyALERT notification system at this link; Preparing for limited travel; Stocking up on essentials and medications; charging phones and devices; and checking on elderly neighbors or anyone else who may need assistance.

For winter weather safety tips, click on this link.

For the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, click on this link.