Governor Ned Lamont is strongly encouraging motorists to avoid travel on Connecticut roads on Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to a major winter storm that is anticipated to impact the state throughout the day and leading into the following morning.
Anyone who must travel is urged to drive cautiously and allow snow removal crews the space needed to safely clear the roads.
In Greenwich, in anticipation of a potentially major snowstorm that is expected to begin Sunday, January 25, and possibly continue into Monday, January 26, the Board of Selectmen has enacted a snow emergency that will temporarily restrict on-street parking throughout Town.
Greenwich Town Hall will be closed on Monday.
Aquarion suggests running a cold-water faucet at a trickle to help prevent water pipes and water meter from freezing.
Eversource is closely monitoring the storm and warns that the weight of the snow could topple trees, lead to tree limbs striking electrical equipment and power lines, and cause outages during a period of severely cold temperatures.
Eversource suggests:
- Charge your mobile devices and any mobile charging bricks you may have. Check the batteries in your flashlights.
- Download the free Eversource mobile app to view and report outages. You can also sign up for or update your Outage Alert preferences to receive restoration information via text, email or phone.
Governor Lamont and the state’s emergency management and transportation teams are closely monitoring weather forecasts ahead of the storm. The latest forecast indicates a significant amount of snow will impact the entire state that could result in the largest snowfall totals Connecticut has received from a single storm in more than a decade. As of noon today, models are showing the state is anticipated to receive anywhere from 14” to 20” of snow, with the heaviest periods beginning on Sunday morning and continuing into the early hours of Monday morning. The storm is still two days away so changes to the forecast should be expected.
“By noon on Sunday we are expecting snowfall to come down at very fast rates and continuing throughout the afternoon and evening and into the early hours of Monday morning, significantly impacting roads and creating whiteout conditions at times,” Governor Lamont said. “We are strongly urging everyone to make plans in advance to avoid all unnecessary travel on Sunday. Our state snowplow fleet is prepared to clear the roads, and the fewer cars are out there the quicker and safer the snowplow crews can do their work.”
“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.”
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has more than 600 snowplows and specialized equipment ready for deployment statewide. Crews will work around the clock as needed to clear snow and ice and restore safe travel conditions.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2023 there were 320 fatal traffic crashes and more than 22,000 injuries in crashes that occurred when there was snow and/or sleet conditions at the time of the crash.
Tips for winter driving and staying clear of snowplows
The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises motorists to use the following tips whenever approaching a snowplow:
- Give plows space: Stay well behind plows and avoid their blind spots, especially in the rear corners.
- Never pass in active plowing zones: Passing snowplows can reduce visibility and increase the risk of collisions with thrown snow or the plow itself.
- Be patient: Plows often drive slowly to clear snow effectively; crowding or tailgating can endanger both drivers and operators.
To ensure safety during icy and snowy conditions, the public is encouraged to:
- Delay travel if possible: Staying home during the storm is the safest option.
- Slow down: Reduce speed and allow extra time to stop on snow or ice-covered roads.
- Leave extra space: Increase following distance between vehicles, especially behind snowplows.
- Be vehicle-ready: Keep fuel tanks full or electric vehicles charged and ensure tires and lights are in good condition.
- Pack emergency supplies: Carry blankets, water, food, a flashlight, a phone charger, and a first aid kit.
- Stay informed: Monitor forecasts and check real-time traffic and road conditions at CTroads.org before traveling.
- Never drive impaired: Winter conditions demand full attention and alertness at all times.
For more information about winter driving safety and snowplow awareness, visit nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips.
For updates on incidents that may be impacting state roads, visit CTtroads.org.
For those who utilize public transportation, visit the transit operator’s website for updates on any potential delays or cancelations.
To subscribe to emergency alerts through the state’s CT Alert notification system, visit ct.gov/ctalert.
For emergency management news and resources, visit the state’s CTPrepares website at ct.gov/ctprepares.
Greenwich Snow Emergency Information
The snow emergency, which prohibits on-street parking on designated snow emergency routes, will go into effect on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 12:01 a.m., and continue until further notice. (The complete list of streets that these restrictions impact can be found below.)
The snow emergency is being imposed because the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Greenwich region with snow forecast to begin early Sunday morning that could become heavy throughout the day on Sunday and continue through Monday morning.
The major forecast models are projecting that the Greenwich region could potentially see as many as 12 to 18 inches of snow during this storm. Updates about the potential impact of the snowstorm will be released as needed through the Greenwich Alerts system that residents can sign up for here.
By declaring a snow emergency and restricting on-street parking it will enable the Department of Public Works crews and its contractors to effectively clear Town roadways. Residents are advised to park their vehicles in their driveways or in their yards. Residents also may use municipal parking lots to park their vehicles while the snow emergency is in effect.
By Town ordinance, Greenwich property owners are required to be responsible for keeping all sidewalks along their property clear of snow and ice. And if there is a fire hydrant near your residence, please assist the Greenwich Fire Department by shoveling a three-foot radius around it.
Clearing snow and obstacles ensures quick and easy access during an emergency, which helps keep everyone safe. The Greenwich Department of Public Works has put together some helpful tips about proper snow removal with all the details.
The Town of Greenwich prohibits plow contractors from pushing snow from driveways or parking lots onto Town streets. This practice is dangerous and impedes the Town’s snow removal efforts. If there is no other alternative to pushing snow into the street, the private plow driver must plow off the windrow left across the street by re-plowing until the road is safe.
Restaurant operators also are responsible for cleaning the sidewalk along the front of their respective property. Businesses with handicapped parking stalls in front of their storefronts are responsible for clearing access from the stall to the sidewalks.
We are requesting residents that when they are out shoveling snow from their driveways and sidewalks, to also clear nearby fire hydrants. By clearing a three-foot radius around the hydrant will help save precious time in battling a fire.
Residents should avoid all downed utility wires and assume they are live.
In the event of flooding, residents are urged to stay out of flooded basements. Energized wiring or outlets below the water line may pose a hazard. Natural gas service in a flooded basement may also pose a danger.
Safety tips when arranging to have natural gas service restored once flood waters have receded:
- If the natural gas meter and/or regulator were under water, customers must first contact their natural gas company.
- If any natural gas equipment (furnace, boiler, water heater, etc.) has been under water, they need to contact a plumbing and heating contractor to have the equipment checked. Those affected can then contact their natural gas company to have service restored.