Connecticut
Connecticut cold weather protocol in effect through Christmas, into the weekend
Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s severe cold weather protocol for the holiday and over the weekend.
The protocol begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday and will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday as arctic air settles into the state.
In the afternoon on Christmas Day, a cold front will pass through Connecticut dropping temperatures down into the 10’s. Overnight wind chills are expected to fall into the single digits, with near-zero temperatures in some areas.
“Activating this protocol helps ensure that shelters and warming centers are available across the state to anyone in need,” the governor said in the announcement.
Anyone in need of a shelter or a warming center can call 211 or visit 211ct.org to find available locations. Transportation is available if needed.
For additional resources, head to the CT Prepares website.