Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026 , and remaining in effect until noon on Friday, January 16, 2026 , due to a blast of cold air that will impact the state during this period, including overnight temperatures that are expected to fall into the low to mid-teens with wind chills ranging between zero and ten degrees.