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Snow emergencies declared in Connecticut ahead of massive winter storm

Various towns in Connecticut declared early snow emergencies and urged residents to prepare.

News 12 Staff

Feb 21, 2026, 2:58 PM

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Towns across Connecticut have issued parking bans and snow emergencies ahead of the massive storm arriving on Sunday.

Westport officials have issued a blizzard warning advisory for residents. A parking advisory has also been put in place.

In Stamford, Mayor Caroline Simmons declared a winter storm emergency effective at 3 p.m. Feb. 21, 2026, through 8 a.m. Feb. 25, 2026.

The Town of Greenwich announced its snow emergency beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, and continuing into Monday. Street parking will be temporarily restricted throughout the town.

The Town of Fairfield has issued an alternate side parking ban beginning Sunday Feb.22, at 6 a.m.

City of Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth has declared a Snow Emergency starting on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8:00 a.m.

Mayor Joseph Ganim has declared a snow emergency for Bridgeport effective 12 a.m. Sunday, and a parking ban is also in effect.

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