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LIVE UPDATES: Over a foot of snow falls in Connecticut, officials advise people stay off roads
Major snowstorm grips Connecticut with blizzard-like conditions
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Eversource on power restoration
3:27 PM: Eversource says their crews are working nonstop to restore power. They say despite the travel and work conditions, crews have been responded to emergency situations and blocked roads. As of 3 p.m., Eversource has restored power to more 24,000 customers. As of 3 p.m., 8,700 customers remain without power as a result of the blizzard.
Fairfield Update
2:45 PM: Mark Sudol reports on how conditions fared during the day in Fairfield.
Stratford Update
2:16 PM: Stratford Mayor David Chess speaks to News 12 on the latest conditions. The town remains in a snow emergency.
Stamford Afternoon Update
2:15 PM: John Craven reports on conditions throughout Stamford.
Milford Afternoon Update
2:08 PM: Greg Thompson reports from Milford, where it remains windy.
Norwalk Afternoon Update
2:05 PM: Marissa Alter provides an update on conditions in Norwalk. She also spoke to the owner of Cafe Aroma, one of the few businesses that decided to open.
Bridgeport Afternoon Update
2 PM: Frank Recchia speaks with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim about how the city is handling the blizzard.
Car Stuck in Hamden
Hartford Line Trains Canceled
CT Emergency Management Director Update
12:20 PM: Connecticut Emergency Management Director William Turner says Connecticut will remain under a state of emergency until further notice. He says the commercial travel ban remains in effect. The state’s cold weather protocol will also remain in place until at least noon on Tuesday.
Wilton First Selectman provides update
12:15 PM: Wilton First Selectman Toni Boucher spoke to News 12 on how the town is handling the blizzard and her advice for residents.
Norwalk Update
12:18 PM: Marissa Alter reports from the Norwalk Transit Hub.
Stamford Update
12:18 PM: John Craven reports from the Stamford Marriott.
Fairfield Update
12 PM: Mark Sudol gives an update on how people in Fairfield are dealing with the snow.
View from Milford City Hall
11:40 AM: Video from Greg Thompson on conditions in Milford.
Metro-North Update
11:55 AM: Metro-North says they continue to run a reduced schedule Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines, including the Wassaic, New Canaan, Danbury, and Waterbury branches.
Update from Lamont
11:30 AM: Gov. Ned Lamont spoke to News 12 earlier today to give an update on the storm. He is asking residents to be patient.
Storm updates in Stamford
11:30 AM: John Craven reports from Stamford on conditions downtown.
Storm updates in Fairfield
11:30 AM: Mark Sudol reports live from Fairfield for an update on the snowy conditions.
Storm updates in Stamford
10:15 AM: John Craven is in Stamford providing insight into snow and road conditions.
Statewide sidewalk travelers
9:22 A.M State residents weather the cold to walk dogs or partake in other outdoor endeavors.
Norwalk mayor snow statement
9:16 A.M. Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth provides statement about snow and snowstorm severity.
Statewide power outages
Statewide Transportation Updates
Norwalk snowfall
9:08 A.M. A current look into the snowfall near our Norwalk studio.
Eversource restoration efforts
6:15 A.M. Eversource spokesperson Jamie Ratliff dives into the power companies restoration protocols during the snowstorm.
Update from Westport First Selectman
9:17 PM: Westport First Selectman Kevin Christie tells News 12 their top priority is keeping residents safe. The town is under local civil preparedness emergency. He says the most significant impacts will be overnight and into the morning. He and other town officials are pleading with residents to stay off the roads. Department of Public Works crews could be working for anywhere from 36 to 48 hours in order to clear the town’s roads.
Conditions in Milford
Greg Thompson reports from Wheelers Farm Road in Milford where conditions continue to deteriorate and one vehicle even got stuck in the snow.
Update from Stamford Mayor
9:05 PM: Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons says the city’s snow emergency will stay in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday. She is asking residents to stay off the roads and avoid any unnecessary travel due to conditions and dangerous winds. Forty trucks are clearing the roads and will be working throughout the night and Monday. Simmons is asking residents to be patient as crews work to clear roads.
Stamford conditions
8:50 PM: Video of I-95 in downtown Stamford shows plenty of snow but very few cars on the road.
Fairfield conditions
8:35 PM: Video along the Post Road in Fairfield shows several inches already on the ground.
Milford ride along
8:03 PM: Greg Thompson speaks with Jesse Clark from Milford Department of Public Works on what he and his colleagues are seeing on the road so far.
Norwalk update
8 PM: Frank Recchia reports from Norwalk as the wind picks up, temperatures drop and the snowfall increases.
Norwalk conditions
6:44 PM: Videos from outside the Stop & Shop on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk as the snow intensifies.
Greater Bridgeport transit update
Tweed closed
6:14 PM: Tweed New Haven Airport is closed due to the weather and will remain so through Monday.
Milford update
6:05 PM: Greg Thompson reports from Milford where snow is picking up.
Norwalk update
6:03 PM: Frank Recchia reports from the South Norwalk waterfront as conditions worsen.
Court update
5:39 PM: All stare courts administrative offices will be closed Monday. All cases scheduled, including those that would have been conducted via remote technology, will be rescheduled.
Be careful when shoveling
5:15 PM: Doctors at St. Vincent’s Medical Center are warning people to be careful when shoveling the heavy wet snow.
Milford update
5:06 PM: Greg Thompson reports from Milford and speaks to fire officials on their preparations.
Norwalk update
5:03 PM: Frank Recchia reports on conditions in South Norwalk.
Update from Lamont
5 PM: Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all State of Connecticut executive branch office buildings will be closed to the public Monday. Level 1 executive branch state employees should report to work as scheduled or directed. Level 2 executive branch state employees should not report to work in-person to their state offices/work locations.
Bradley update
5 PM: Bradley International Airport remains open and crews are ready to begin removing snow. Currently 30% of flights have been canceled, mostly impacting arrivals. The airport says its airline partners continue to adjust their schedules due to the forecast. People scheduled to travel should check their flight status directly with their airline before coming to the airport.
UConn closures
4:10 PM: Due to the weather, all in-person classes at UConn campuses including at Storrs, the School of Law and all regional campuses expect UConn Health are canceled for Monday.
Fairfield update
4:10 PM: Fairfield Fire Chief Kyran Dunn speaks to News 12 about how this storm will be different from last one. Dunn says this storm will feature heavy winds, which could cause downed wires and power outages. He also says residents could see localize flooding in areas that are flood prone.
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3:40 PM: We want to see your winter storm pictures and videos. Send them in, as long it is safe to do so, to News 12. You may see them in the show.
Gov. Lamont and state officials provide update
3 PM: Gov. Lamont says the storm will be worse than the one at the end of December because of the heavy winds and heavy snow. He says winds will be anywhere from 40 to 60 mph. Lamont says tree limbs could come down, causing outages. He says everyone should stay off the roads because they will be dangerous and slick.
DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto says there are 650 plows ready to go, along with 900 drivers. The department is fully stock with fuel, salt and other materials. He is asking people to stay home. If people have to travel, they should pack their car with essential items. Drivers should also not crowd or block plow trucks because they have limited visibility and need to keep moving. Public transportation has been severely limited Sunday and will also limited Monday. Due to conditions, it will take crews much longer to clean the highways and state roads due to the snow.
Eversource update
2 PM: Eversource counties to closely monitor several weather forecasts and are planning accordingly. The company says the heavy wet snow and strong winds could cause trees to come down and tree limbs to fall onto power lines. Eversource has 700 crews, including lineworkers from out of state prepared and in position. The company is warning customers that hazardous conditions will power restoration efforts.
Metro North update
1:45 PM: Metro-North will operating on an hourly schedule Monday with weekend schedules in place on branch lines.
Greenwich update
12:40 PM: Greenwich officials speak to News 12 on the town’s snow emergency and parking ban. They encourage all residents to stay off the roads.
Darien update
12:37 PM: First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky speaks to News 12 on what residents can do to help crews that are clearing streets.
Bridgeport update
12:30 PM: Frank Recchia speaks to Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim on the storm.
Lamont declares state of emergency
12:22 PM: Gov. Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, beginning Sunday and continuing throughout the day on Monday. Lamont also signed an emergency order prohibiting all commercial vehicles from traveling on all limited access highways statewide in Connecticut beginning at 5 p.m. It will remain in effect until further notice.
Milford update
12:00 PM: Milford Mayor Richard Smith says a snow emergency will start at 1 p.m. Once the emergency starts, there will be a complete street parking ban. Smith also says plow trucks will begin going out starting at 6 p.m. Milford schools will be closed Monday.
TIMELINE: When to expect the worst of the blizzard
Alex Calamia shows us how the snowstorm is expected to play out from now through Monday night.
United Illuminating update
Bradley update
10:27 AM: Bradley International Airport remains open and staff are closely closely monitoring the weather for Sunday into Monday. They say as result of the forecast, some airline partners have started to adjust their schedules. They also advise anyone scheduled to travel during the storm to check their flight directly with their airline before coming to the airport.
Hour-By-Hour Weather Forecast
10:15 AM: A potentially historic snowstorm with blizzard conditions is in the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by through Monday. Isolated spots in the tri-state area could see up to 2 feet of snow. News 12 meteorologist Alex Calamia is here with an hour-by-hour forecast to show you when impacts could be at their worst and most dangerous.
Easton update
10:05 AM: Asha McKenzie spoke to Easton Emergency Management Director Schuyler Sherwood on how the town is preparing.
Norwalk update
10:00 AM: Frank Recchia reports from Norwalk ahead of the storm.
State Parking Bans
9:41 AM: Snow emergencies declared in Connecticut ahead of massive winter storm, parking bans have also been set in place within towns in the state.
Lamont urges preparation
8:48 AM: Gov. Lamont urges residents to prepare for the storm, stay off roads, and says state snowplows are ready. Delay travel, slow down on snowy roads, and leave extra space between cars, especially snowplows.
AAA warns of power outages and dangerous travel as nor’easter approaches
8:48 AM: AAA Northeast is urging drivers to stay home as snow and blizzard‑like conditions move into the Northeast late Sunday into Monday. The storm brings the possibility of power outages, and drivers are encouraged to charge phones, portable chargers and other essential items before the worst conditions arrive. Road travel may become difficult, and drivers are advised to stay off the roads during and after the storm when possible.
Flight Cancellations
8:48 AM: Flight cancellations are piling up in the area due to the snowstorm. Westchester County Airport has already canceled over 30 flights, Tweed New Haven has around five cancellations, and Bradley International has more than 45 cancellations. Airlines are gearing up for the storm, but it’s likely to get worse. If you’re flying, check with your airline for updates.
Signs of Frostbite
If you’re venturing out in the cold, watch for signs of frostbite:
- White or grayish-yellow skin area
- Skin feels firm, waxy, or numb
- Often, people don’t realize they have frostbite until someone else points it out
If you notice these symptoms, seek medical care ASAP. Stay safe out there!
Power Outages
Bridgeport Snow Emergency
“Our emergency parking ban has been in effective since 6 p.m. tonight,” Herron said. “The Bridgeport Police Department will be ticketing cars along these routes, and vehicles will be towed if they are not moved immediately.”
STORM RESOURCES
Two people were injured in a crash involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian, according to officials.
The Hartford Fire Department was called to the crash just before 6:30 p.m. Officials said the crash happened on Albany Avenue between Edgewood Street and Sigourney Street.
When first responders got to the scene, they found two men injured but conscious and breathing. Fire officials said one person was in critical condition with serious injuries and another had an injury to his arm.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Hartford Police Department is investigating the crash.
Connecticut may become a ghost town if lawmakers fail to address affordability concerns — and the warning signs are becoming harder to ignore.
A new AARP survey of residents aged 45 and older shows deep concern about rising living costs. Respondents cited housing, utilities, and medical care as major financial pressures, fueling broader worries about long-term financial security and the ability to afford retirement in Connecticut.
The numbers are sobering: 72% of respondents say they are concerned about the cost-of-living, up from 66% in 2023; more than half worry about being able to retire in Connecticut; and 33% report difficulty affording healthcare.
Those anxieties are translating into real financial strain. Nearly half say they have tapped into savings to cover rising costs. Forty-two percent have stopped saving for retirement altogether. Thirty-six percent struggle with monthly bills. Thirty percent have difficulty affording food. Thirteen percent report skipping medications due to cost.
These are not marginal concerns. They represent warning signals from a key demographic in one of the nation’s oldest states. Connecticut’s median age is 41.2, the seventh highest in the country. Meanwhile, the 35-to-49 age group declined by 13.1 percent between 2010 and 2022 — more than any other age group.
Older residents are increasingly relocating to states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. The reasons are familiar: lower taxes, lower housing costs, and lower energy bills.
Despite a relatively high average annual income, Connecticut residents face some of the highest property taxes, income taxes, and corporate taxes in the country. At the same time, the state struggles with elevated housing costs and some of the highest utility rates nationwide. For retirees, the financial math often simply doesn’t work.
In the AARP survey, 92% of respondents agreed that the state government should prioritize utility rate and regulatory changes. That is telling.
Energy policy illustrates the broader challenge. Over the past several decades, Connecticut has adopted increasingly ambitious renewable energy mandates, including Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). This measure severely restricts utilities’ ability to find the cleanest and most efficient means of providing electricity. While environmental goals are important, restricting utilities’ energy sourcing options has contributed to higher costs.
The Public Benefits Charge, a state-imposed fee on electric bills that funds various renewable energy programs, has become another driver of high rates. When policy costs are layered onto utility bills, households feel it immediately.
Connecticut’s long-term emissions goals are ambitious. But energy policy must balance environmental objectives with cost and reliability. In Alternatives to New England’s Affordability Crisis, a coalition study of New England’s energy market found that a more diversified portfolio, including nuclear and natural gas, could significantly lower costs while maintaining reliability and reducing emissions.
The General Assembly is currently considering a bill to establish a workforce that would advance nuclear energy technologies. That is a conversation worth having. Energy decisions that improve affordability and reliability would directly address the concerns raised in the AARP survey.
Affordability, however, extends beyond energy. Government spending and taxation play a central role in everyday costs. When taxes and regulatory burdens increase, those costs ripple outward — affecting housing prices, transportation costs, and grocery bills.
Even proposals framed as targeting large corporations can affect consumers. For example, H.B. 5156, would impose retroactive costs on fossil-fuel producers. Industry groups estimate it could raise gasoline prices by nearly 33 cents per gallon. For families already struggling with food and medical bills, even incremental increases matter.
Gov. Ned Lamont has spoken about the need for growth and reform to strengthen Connecticut’s future. Growth, however, requires a competitive cost structure.
If lawmakers truly believe affordability is the top issue this session, structural reform, not temporary rebates, is required. That means reassessing the tax and regulatory environment that drives costs higher.
Connecticut’s affordability challenge is not inevitable. It is the cumulative result of policy choices. If those choices are not revisited, the state will continue to lose residents, particularly those in their prime earning years and those approaching retirement, to more affordable alternatives.
The survey results are not just statistics. They are signals. Lawmakers would be wise to take them seriously.
Connecticut is set to receive more than $154 million aimed at improving health care in rural communities.
The funding comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program, according to a community announcement.
The Connecticut Department of Social Services will lead the initiative, partnering with other state agencies to implement projects across four core areas: population health outcomes, workforce, data and technology, and care transformation and stability, according to the announcement.
The program will include several innovative projects, such as a mobile clinic pilot with four primary care and four dental vans, a health workforce pipeline through the Area Health Education Center and UConn Health Center, and community health navigators.
“Rural Connecticut has unique challenges, and its residents deserve the same access to high-quality care and support as anyone who lives anywhere else,” Lamont said. “This investment allows us to tackle those challenges head-on – from expanding mental health services and building a stronger health care workforce to modernizing our technology infrastructure and connecting residents to the services they need. This is about making sure every corner of Connecticut has the opportunity to thrive.”
The program was developed through extensive public engagement, including more than 250 written comments, meetings with health care providers, local government officials and community organizations, as well as in-person and virtual listening sessions held across the state, according to the announcement.
Andrea Barton Reeves, commissioner of the state Department of Social Services, highlighted the program’s long-term vision.
“This program reflects our commitment to building systems that work for rural residents over the long term,” she said in the release. “We are excited and grateful to CMS for this opportunity to make sure that our investments are coordinated, impactful, and built to last.”
The program aims to bring health care closer to rural residents while supporting the workforce that provides care, said Dr. Manisha Juthani, commissioner of the state Department of Public Health.
“Every person in rural Connecticut deserves good health care close to home, and the people who provide that care deserve real support too,” Juthani said. “This funding helps us bring care to where people are and build the healthcare workforce our communities need. When we invest in both, we give everyone a better chance at staying healthy.”
Additional information about the Rural Health Transformation Program, including opportunities for public engagement, will be made available as implementation proceeds.
For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Social Services website at ct.gov/dss.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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