Looking Back: The October 2011 Freak Snowstorm

Where were you eight years ago today, on Oct. 29, 2011? If you lived in Connecticut, you most likely were holed up at home, following a freak snowstorm which paralyzed much of the state for various time periods, ranging from a day to two weeks.

Patch looks back at a few photos from those trying times, and encourages readers to submit their own. Email tim.jensen@patch.com to have pictures considered for our gallery.

Route 83 in Vernon. (Jim Fusick)

Road closures were a common sight throughout north-central Connecticut. (Chris Dehnel/Patch Media Corp.)

Plow operators worked feverishly for days trying to clear the roads. (Chris Dehnel/Patch Media Corp.)

Trees were felled or dropped close to the ground throughout the region. (Chris Dehnel/Patch Media Corp.)

The Holiday Inn in Enfield posted a sign on its door stating there were no rooms available due to loss of electricity, heat, hot water and phone service. (Tim Jensen/Patch Media Corp.)

On Day 5 following the storm, utility workers were still executing around-the-clock operations in an effort to restore power. (Tim Jensen/Patch Media Corp.)

Sales of home generators skyrocketed following the freak storm. (Chris Dehnel/Patch Media Corp.)