National Weather ServiceConnecticutWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Connecticut
The National Weather Service issued 10 winter storm watches for Connecticut in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 34% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Litchfield was covered most often (73 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Connecticut get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Connecticut. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 15 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Connecticut get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Connecticut?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Litchfield | 73 | 10 | February 22, 2026 |
| Hartford | 71 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Windham | 69 | 7 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tolland | 68 | 7 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern Litchfield | 64 | 9 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern Fairfield | 55 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern New Haven | 53 | 7 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern New London | 52 | 5 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern Middlesex | 50 | 6 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern New London | 42 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern Fairfield | 41 | 4 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern New Haven | 39 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm watch?
A winter storm watch means a significant winter storm is possible in the coming days. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Connecticut.