Winter Storm Targets Stratford: Latest Forecast, Parking Ban And More

STRATFORD, CT — Stratford is bracing for a major winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the region beginning on Sunday and stretching into Monday.

Southern Connecticut is expected to get between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Sleet may mix in with the snow in southern areas of the state, reducing the total accumulation, the National Weather Service said. Coastal Connecticut is expected to get the lower end of the range.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for southern Connecticut from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

Parking Ban Announced, Winter Storm Notice Issued In Stratford

In a winter storm notice to residents, Stratford Mayor David Chess said the town’s Department of Public Works is “prepared to handle the snow, and you will see our snowplow trucks clearing the snow until all our roads are safe.”

“Please keep in mind that there are over 800 roads that need to be plowed and that our team needs to pace themselves during what will likely be a 36-hour storm and stay well-rested and safe during snow-plowing operations,” Chess wrote in the message. “We ask everyone for their patience during this process as our DPW team works tirelessly to ensure the roads are safe for travel.”

Read more from Chess below:

I want to remind residents to please plan ahead. This storm is projected to bring considerable disruption to transportation and daily life Sunday into Monday from heavy snowfall, high snowfall rates, and blowing and drifting snow.

In anticipation of the snowstorm, the Town of Stratford has implemented a Parking Ban to facilitate snow removal. Residents need to park on the odd-numbered side of the street. The parking ban goes into effect on Sunday, January 25, at 8: a.m. and will remain in effect until all streets are cleared. We will also make an announcement on social media once the parking ban is lifted. This measure is part of the town's efforts to manage the snowfall and ensure safe and efficient snow removal operations. Police will be actively ticketing and towing vehicles that aren’t in compliance.

In preparation of the storm, the Town of Stratford recommends do the following to prepare:

• Make sure your car’s tank is filled
• Make sure your oil burning furnaces have oil.
• Space heaters should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Space heaters should be plugged directly into an outlet.
• Keep snow clear from direct vent boilers and hot water heaters exhaust locations
• Do not use gas stove for heat.
• Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Make sure you have a communication plan in place with family if there is a need.
• If you need groceries, please shop by Saturday, ahead of the snowstorm.
• During the height of the storm if you don’t have to drive, please stay off the roads
• If there is a need for your generator, please have it in an open-air area. And don’t forget to check your fuel supply.
• Make sure you have full oxygen tanks if you are on oxygen.
• Make sure your prescriptions are up to date.
• If you lose power, please call UI at 800-722-5584.

For additional information on preparing your family and home for winter weather, visit: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather.

For weather related alerts/ notifications, we recommend downloading the FEMA app or American Red Cross- Emergency App. Both are available for free for Apple or Android devices or weather-related alerts/ notifications: Download the FEMA app or the register on the City's Emergency notification system and opt-in to receive weather updates.

Garbage Collection Delay Announced

Due to the impending snowstorm, the Public Works Department announced there will be NO refuse or recycling collection on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. All routes will be collected one day late with Monday’s route to be picked up on Tuesday. The Transfer Station on Watson Boulevard will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

See also: Snow Accumulation Estimates Increase For CT: Winter Storm Warning Issued