Windsor Locks, Connecticut – Snow piled up steadily across northern Connecticut this winter, and by the end of February, Windsor Locks had secured a season that finished well above average.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, Windsor Locks recorded 52.3 inches of snow from December 2025 through February 2026. The total, measured at Bradley International Airport, topped the normal winter snowfall of 40.5 inches by nearly a foot, marking a notably snowier-than-average season.
Temperatures averaged 28.7 degrees during the three-month stretch, slightly below normal. That persistent cold allowed snowpack to linger between storms, particularly across Hartford and Tolland counties where secondary roads remained snow-covered for days after heavier events.
Several coastal systems tracked close enough to southern New England to deliver widespread accumulation across central and northern Connecticut. Interstate 91 and Interstate 84 experienced repeated slowdowns during peak snowfall, and Bradley International Airport reported multiple rounds of de-icing operations tied to moderate and heavy bursts.
Western Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut also saw significant totals, with some hilltown communities exceeding Windsor Locks’ seasonal number. The late-February “Bombo Genesis” system intensified offshore and delivered another round of accumulating snow and gusty winds, helping push the final tally to 52.3 inches before winter closed out.
While not record-breaking, winter 2025-2026 stands out as a distinctly wintry season for Windsor Locks and much of northern Connecticut. Final climate certifications are expected as the National Weather Service completes its seasonal data review.
