Hartford, Connecticut – Connecticut remains under a heightened winter weather alert as stubborn cold continues to grip the region, keeping the potential for additional snowstorms elevated through mid-February after one of the most impactful winter systems of the season.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across Connecticut are expected to remain below normal during the Feb. 7–20 period. With cold air firmly entrenched, any storm system moving through the Northeast would likely bring snow, and precipitation outlooks indicate an active pattern capable of producing heavy accumulations.
The concern follows Winter Storm Fern, a massive system that tracked from Texas to Maine and affected more than two dozen states. Fern dropped nearly two feet of snow in parts of New York and New England, with widespread reports of over a foot from Texas through the Mid-Atlantic. In Connecticut, the storm led to treacherous travel on Interstates 84, 91, and the Merritt Parkway, numerous school closures, and scattered power outages as heavy, wet snow weighed down trees and power lines.
As cold conditions linger, communities from Hartford and New Haven to Waterbury, Danbury, and eastern Connecticut could face renewed disruptions if similarly strong systems develop. Connecticut Department of Transportation officials caution that repeated snow events can rapidly degrade road conditions, especially during overnight and early morning hours when temperatures remain well below freezing.
Emergency management officials urge residents to prepare now by checking heating systems, charging mobile devices, and keeping winter emergency kits stocked in homes and vehicles. While the timing of individual storms remains uncertain, the overall pattern supports continued winter impacts. Additional advisories and alerts may be issued as confidence increases, with cold and snow likely remaining a persistent concern across Connecticut through mid-February.
