Updated Jan 26: Greenwich Schools announced that in order to ensure a safe arrival Tuesday (Jan 27) morning, district will operate on a two-hour delay.
Also on Monday, Governor Lamont extended the Severe Cold Weather Protocol through February 5. In a release he cited an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days.
With today’s extension, this current activation will become the longest duration of time that Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol has been consistently in effect without interruption for a single period in more than a decade.
The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to make sure that anyone in need can receive shelter from the outdoors, including transportation to shelters.
First update: Jan 25. Due to the winter storm, potential hazardous travel conditions, and to allow the Department of Public Works to clear our roads and parking lots, all Greenwich Public Schools will be CLOSED Monday, January 26. All after school activities are also canceled.
Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility will be closed Monday and reopen Tuesday, 7:00am to 2:30pm.
Greenwich Public Library. The Libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. Due dates are extended to Tuesday, Jan. 27
Original story: The national Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow for Greenwich on Sunday mainly after 7:00am. Snow could be heavy at times; high near 25° and accumulation 7 to 11 inches possible.
Then, Sunday night snow could again be heavy at times, with temps rising to around 25° by 3:00am and chance of new snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
On Monday the forecast is for snow, mainly before 1:00pm, and a high near 28°. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo announced Friday that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan 26 due to the forecast for a significant snowfall over the weekend and into Monday, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. In the interest of employee safety, Camillo asked employees to work from home.
Through the use of his emergency powers as First Selectman, Camillo will allow waste haulers to work outside their regular hours of operation under Town code on both Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan 28. This is being done to allow them to operate efficiently during the aftermath of the expected storm and to avoid them getting caught up with cars and school buses during the morning hours, which will create less traffic congestion.
A decision on whether Holly Hill Resource Recovery Center will open on Monday for its regular hours will be made Sunday night.
Town Hall will reopen for regular business at 8:00am on Tuesday, Jan 27.
As for Greenwich Schools, in a Friday, she said every effort would be made alert families to a possible delayed opening or complete closure on Monday soon as possible.
Jones said alerts would come in the form of an email, text, and voice message as well as a message posted on our website, social media, and local media outlets.
“Any decision we make is based solely on the safety of our students and staff, while keeping in mind Greenwich’s diverse landscapes,’ she added. “If the winter weather gives us a day off, we hope your children get to enjoy the snow.”
For updates on the potential storm, please sign up for the Greenwich Alerts notification system.
Snow emergency on-street parking restrictions will go into effect on Sunday morning at 12:01 am.
See also:
Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Cancels Sunday, Jan 25 Performance Due to Pending Snow Storm