Hartford, Connecticut – Connecticut residents could see a return to impactful winter conditions as a late-January weather pattern increases the potential for accumulating snow and travel disruptions across the state.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Connecticut is included in a slight risk for heavy snow from Saturday through the following Friday, signaling that at least one organized winter system may affect the region during that period. The risk spans both inland and coastal sections of the state.
In north-central Connecticut, including Hartford and surrounding communities, colder-than-normal temperatures are expected to remain in place, increasing confidence that precipitation falls mainly as snow. That could lead to slick stretches along Interstate 84 and area secondary roads during heavier snowfall.
Along the shoreline, including New Haven and Bridgeport, temperatures may fluctuate at times, but the broader cold pattern supports snow being a primary concern rather than rain for much of the window. Even modest accumulations could cause slowdowns on Interstate 95 and local roads during peak travel hours.
Connecticut Department of Transportation officials encourage residents to monitor conditions closely, allow extra travel time, and ensure vehicles are equipped with winter safety supplies. With colder air favored to persist, any snow that falls may linger between systems.
More detailed outlooks and possible winter weather advisories are expected as the late-January timeframe draws closer, with clearer timing emerging by early next week.
