Connecticut will experience a period of particularly frigid conditions over the next several days, with the National Weather Service forecasting mostly cloudy and cold conditions, with a high near 19 degrees. Wind chill values will be between zero and 10 degrees, with a west wind around 8 mph.
According to Wilton Emergency Management Director, Fire Chief Jim Blanchfield, the state’s severe cold weather protocol will remain in effect through 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, with temperatures expected to remain below freezing throughout the daytime hours and overnight temperatures are anticipated to drop into the single digits and possibly below zero.
The Town of Wilton is opening its warming center at Comstock Community Center (180 School Rd.) today through Friday, Jan. 24. Hours of operation each day will be 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Blanchfield said that anyone in need of shelter can also call 2-1-1 to get connected to these services or visit 211ct.org to view a list of locations, or reach out to Wilton Social Services at 203.834.6238.
Extended Forecast for Wilton
Today — Tuesday, Jan. 21: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19 degrees. Wind chill values between zero and 10 degrees, with a west wind around 8 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 4 degrees. Wind chill values between -5 and zero degrees, with a northwest wind of 5-7 mph.
Wednesday, Jan. 22: Sunny and cold, with a high near 20 degrees. Wind chill values between -5 and 5 degrees and a northwest wind of 5-7 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9 degrees and a light southwest wind.
Thursday, Jan. 23: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27 degrees and a southwest wind of 3-8 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12 degrees.
Friday, Jan. 24: Sunny, with a high near 29 degrees.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11 degrees.
Saturday, Jan. 25: Sunny, with a high near 30 degrees.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21 degrees.
Sunday, Jan. 26: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37 degrees.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25 degrees.
Monday, Jan. 27: A 30% chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36 degrees.
Wilton YMCA Opens Warming Center
As temperatures plummet on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22, Wilton Family YMCA (404 Danbury Rd.) officials said the facility is opening its doors as a warming center for anyone who needs a safe and comfortable place to escape the cold.
“Our lobby will be accessible to all, providing a comfortable atmosphere where you can relax, warm up, and charge your devices. In the unfortunate event of a power loss or burst pipes, we are here for you! Our showers and locker rooms will also be available,” YMCA Director of Marketing Michelle Wishna said.
Wishna added that officials encourage sharing this information with others in the community “to extend our support to everyone in need.”