Winter Storm Warning Issued for Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties; Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Connecticut, forecasting heavy snow and high winds from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Connecticut
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Connecticut.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for north-central and northeastern Connecticut. The alert indicates a severe meteorological event where hazardous conditions are expected.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Connecticut:
- Hartford County
- Tolland County
- Windham County
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel could be very difficult to impossible during the warning period. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions that will significantly impact daily routines.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging between 12 and 18 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph.
- Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to make travel nearly impossible, specifically impacting both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. Additionally, the strength of the wind gusts could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 4:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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