Eversource Power Outage Preparedness Urged as Governor Lamont Warns of Blizzard Conditions in Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont is urging Connecticut residents to prepare for blizzard conditions beginning Sunday night into Monday morning, and to include Eversource Power Outage readiness in household planning as the state faces heavy snow, fierce wind gusts and periodic coastal flooding. The forecast calls for significant accumulations in both southern and northern parts of the state and hazardous travel throughout the storm.

Eversource Power Outage: Why readiness matters amid the forecast

Weather models in place project between 16 and 22 inches of snow for the southern half of Connecticut and between 10 and 16 inches for the northern half, with some models indicating higher totals. Strong wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour are expected to impact the entire state at times, and moderate coastal flooding is likely at high tide. These conditions—heavy or blowing snow combined with very strong winds—are the precise elements prompting officials to emphasize planning for power interruptions and other utility impacts.

The National Weather Service definition of a blizzard is included in the state guidance: heavy or blowing snow with winds above 35 miles per hour for at least three hours and visibilities frequently below a quarter mile. Given the forecasted wind speeds and snowfall rates, residents are being advised to consider potential interruptions to normal services when making preparations.

Timing, warnings and travel guidance tied to possible outages

Winter Storm Watches have been issued for northern Connecticut, Winter Storm Warnings for southern Connecticut, and Blizzard Warnings along the coast. Those coastal Blizzard Warnings are in place starting at 6: 00 a. m. on Sunday and lasting until 6: 00 p. m. on Monday. Officials stress that the forecast evolved rapidly over a short period, driving the stronger advisory posture.

With visibility expected to drop and travel described as extremely dangerous during peak conditions, motorists are strongly urged to plan ahead and avoid travel on Sunday night and through at least Monday morning. If travel is unavoidable, drivers should use extreme caution. Planning ahead for an Eversource Power Outage is part of that wider preparedness: households should account for the possibility of limited mobility and challenges to restoring normal services while crews respond to the storm.

State operational posture and what residents can expect

The Connecticut Emergency Operations Center will move to a partial in-person activation beginning at 5: 00 p. m. on Sunday to coordinate response efforts and resource allocation. The state’s five regional emergency management offices will also be partially activated across Connecticut. Under the current plan, primary state agencies are coordinating continually during the storm; additional agencies remain on standby in case a full activation becomes necessary.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has prepared more than 600 snowplows and specialized pieces of equipment for statewide deployment. Crews are ready to work around the clock as conditions require to clear snow and ice and restore safer travel conditions. That operational readiness is intended to support broader recovery efforts, including the restoration of services if widespread interruptions occur.

What to monitor and next steps for residents

• Stay alert for evolving forecast updates throughout the weekend and follow guidance from local emergency management.
• Include preparations for power interruptions—such as assembling emergency supplies and ensuring ways to keep phones charged—as part of broader storm readiness.
• Avoid travel during the height of the storm; plan necessary trips outside the expected peak impacts.
• Expect emergency coordination to be active statewide, with resources staged to respond to needs as the storm unfolds.

Recent updates indicate the situation may evolve quickly; details may change as forecasts are refined. Residents should continue monitoring official briefings and incorporate the potential for an Eversource Power Outage into their immediate storm preparations.