Update 4: First Selectman Fred Camillo lifted the snow emergency restrictions on street parking within the Town of Greenwich effective at 3:00pm on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Update 3: Governor Lamont on Tuesday announced he extended severe cold weather protocol to Thursday afternoon. Frigid temperatures are expected to remain in the state over the next couple of nights.
The protocol was initially activated on the afternoon of Sunday, ahead of the blizzard that impacted the state, and was originally set to expire Tuesday at noon. However, the updated forecast is now showing that over the next couple of nights wind chills are expected to dip to around 10°.
The purpose of the Severe Cold Weather 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.
Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available locations. Transportation can be provided if necessary.
Update 2: Greenwich Town Hall will open for regular business at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to allow employees enough time to travel safely to work.
Update: 1: To allow the Department of Public Works additional time to clear our roads and parking lots and because of potentially hazardous travel conditions throughout the region, all Greenwich Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 24. All after school activities are canceled.
As a reminder, the State of Connecticut does not allow for virtual learning days.
Greenwich snow plow at work Monday night. Feb 23, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Original story: A powerful blizzard and nor’easter continues to impact Connecticut, Long Island and New York City on Monday. While the National Weather Service does not officially name winter storms, Governor Lamont described “Blizzard Calvin” as the worst storm since 2013.
The Blizzard of 2026 will be one for the records, with 10-20+ inches of snow, 50-60 mph gusts, and tri-state area travel bans.
As lucky Greenwich residents with no negative consequences other than shoveling heavy, wet snow amid the high winds, about 100 back country customers were without power Monday morning, and an extended road closure on King Street between Sherwood Avenue and Anderson Hill Road is in effect with officers stationed there to oversee the detour.
Greenwich’s Highway snow plow snow Monday morning. Feb 23, 2026
Greenwich Police Chief Jim Heavey and Emergency Management director Joe Laucella shared updates on WGCH on Monday morning.
“Please stay home,” Heavey said, adding that the Highway Dept was doing a great job but their work is made difficult when cars on the road unnecessarily.
Laucella said snow was forecast to continue to fall on Monday with an additional 4-7″ anticipated before tapering off, and finally ending around 6:00pm.
Heavey said during the previous snow storm a few weeks ago, there were complaints, especially in Byram, about cars parked on the streets.
This time around, the town sent out multiple notices about parking including three reverse 911 calls and alerts through the Everbridge system. Residents can register for alerts at greenwichalerts.org
Heavey and Laucella said it was important for emergency vehicles to have access to side streets and for the Highway Division to be able to clean up the snow.
There are 10 town municipal lots open for residents to park safely during the snow emergency.
(See list of Snow Emergency Routes here).
All Greenwich Public Schools were closed on Monday.
An announcement about a possible closure or delayed opening on Tuesday will be announced later in the day on Monday.
See also:
Greenwich Selectmen Issue Blizzard Warning: What You Need to Know