After whispers early this week about another winter weather system potentially headed our way on the heels of the snowstorm that walloped much of the U.S. last weekend, Wilton residents may be watching the forecast with cautious curiosity.
According to an updated briefing from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DESPP/DEMHS), the biggest weather story heading into the weekend is actually the cold.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect statewide, with overnight temperatures dropping below freezing and wind chills plunging to -10 to -20 degrees by Friday morning.
As for the storm? Forecasters say a low-pressure system is expected to develop off the Southeast coast Saturday and intensify into a nor’easter — but the most likely scenario keeps the storm well offshore, meaning little to no snow impact for Connecticut.
That said, Wilton could still feel some effects. Models project wind gusts of 35–45 mph, especially into Sunday, which could bring a blustery finish to the weekend.
Bottom line: bundle up and secure any loose items outside, but don’t panic about a major snowstorm — at least not yet. Emergency officials will continue monitoring the system and will issue updates if the storm track changes.
What everyone should watch for is a prolonged period of below-normal temperatures that are expected to continue over the next 10 days, with afternoon high temperatures struggling to rise above freezing and morning lows falling into the single digits.
The Severe Cold Weather Protocol will remain in effect statewide through noon on Thursday, Feb. 5.
