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Connecticut prepares for first significant snow event of the season

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1 year ago

January 18, 2025

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Connecticut prepares for first significant snow event of the season

A good amount of snow is expected to cover our state for the first time this winter.

Our meteorologists say we could have up to eight inches by Monday morning.

If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend – you’ll notice lots of plows out. That’s because the Department of Transportation has more than 630 trucks and 900 drivers ready to go.

The snow is also coming on a three-day weekend for many. Skiers are rejoicing at the prospect.

“It’s absolutely the perfect storm,” Jay Dougherty, of Mount Southington Ski Area, said.

Dougherty said Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year. With the impending snowstorm, he said tickets and lesson reservations are going fast.

“This winter so far has been a return to, like, what we always dream of in the ski business. Good snowmaking weather and now we’re getting some natural snow,” Dougherty said.

Some skiers we spoke with say they can’t wait.

“These guys are used to skiing on, like ice and stuff…the powder will be so much easier for the kids,” Andres Nieto, of Cheshire, said. “That’s the plan to go on Monday in the daytime there.”

Beyond the slopes, people are getting their homes ready for the snow show – one that hasn’t hit Connecticut in what feels like a long time for some.

“Salt, shovels. Snow blower, but I may pick up sand for the steps,” said Scott Peterson of Bristol, who was stocking up at City True Value Hardware in Bristol.

“People have been prepared. So over the past four to six weeks, people have been buying all their shovels, their snow blowers, their salt, and everything else,” Bob Boudreau, of City Value True Hardware, said.

For kids, Boudreau said they’re selling sleds, too.

“We have a great sledding hill in Bristol, so we’re prepared,” Boudreau said.

If you’re planning to hit the hills and need to drive to get there, the CT DOT reminds you to take it slow on the roads.

“Trying to pass the plow on the left or the right is putting people at risk of getting snow or ice throwing on their car, which could impact their ability to see,” Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said. “Give us room to work, don’t crowd our plows.”

Transportation officials remind people to drive 300 feet behind the plows on the highway. For reference, that’s the length of a football field.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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4 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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16 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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