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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, due to a blast of arctic air that will impact the state during this period.
Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available locations. Transportation can be provided if necessary.
Temperatures are expected to dip 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year, particularly on Tuesday, when the high temperatures during the day are forecast to range between 15 to 25 degrees and at night will be in the single digits. Additionally, the state is expected to see wind gusts between 25 to 35 miles per hour beginning on Monday night and continuing through Tuesday, which may bring wind chill values down into the negative single digits at times.
The purpose of the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to make sure that anyone in need can receive shelter from the outdoors, including transportation to shelters.
Read the full press release here.
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