🥶🥶🥶Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Friday, March 6, 2026, due to a mixture of precipitation during this period that is expected to include sleet and freezing rain, particularly in the state’s four northern counties. A winter weather advisory has been issued in those areas.

Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 2-1-1 at https://uwc.211ct.org/get-help/warmingcenters/ or call 2-1-1 to find your nearest warming center. Transportation can be provided if necessary. Please stay warm and safe!

GET HELP IMMEDIATELY: If you are homeless or hungry in Fairfield County dial 211 24/7

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