Winter Storm Targets Fairfield: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

FAIRFIELD, CT — With a major winter storm expected to sweep through the region, Fairfield and other Connecticut communities are taking precautions to keep roads clear and residents safe.

Southern Connecticut is expected to get between eight and 14 inches of snow, with locally higher amounts possible, according to the National Weather Service. Sleet may mix in with the snow in southern areas of the state, reducing the total accumulation, and coastal Connecticut may end up getting the lower end of the range.

In Fairfield, a parking ban has been implemented beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, according to police.

"As a result of the forecasted snowfall of 8-12", an alternate side parking ban will take effect in the Town of Fairfield beginning Sunday 1-25-2026 6:00 AM," police officials wrote on Facebook. "Parking on any public street in the Town of Fairfield will only be allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street for the purpose of facilitating the plowing and removal of snow and ice, and to prevent the obstruction of traffic due to snow or ice accumulation. This is effective beginning 1-25-2026 6:00 AM and will last for 36 hours, or sooner if the ban is lifted."

Monday's Representative Town Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, due to the storm. As of Friday morning, Fairfield Public Schools had not yet announced whether schools will be closed on Monday, but Sunday activities have been canceled.

"All activities scheduled to take place at Fairfield Public Schools on Sunday, January 25, 29026, are canceled due to the weather forecast," officials wrote in a message to the school community. "Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe."

"Weather is going to be a big topic over the next several days, extremely cold air and the possibility of a large snowstorm during the weekend!" officials at the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center wrote on Facebook. "The Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center will be here for you and your families if needed!"