Severe cold weather protocol in effect beginning at 5 pm on Monday to noon on Wednesday

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 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.

Anyone in need of immediate shelter overnight can contact 211 Infoline for assistance.