Winter Storm Targets Berlin: What You Need To Know

BERLIN, CT — A major winter storm is barreling toward Connecticut Sunday into Monday, with the possibility of a foot or more of snow amid nasty, biting cold.

The National Weather Service on Friday morning said the storm is expected to bring 3 to 7 inches of snow on Sunday, with another 4 to 8 inches of snow on Sunday night into Monday.

The predicted total of 7 to 15 inches of snow, however, could be exceeded, according to some TV forecasters.

Temperatures are also expected to be brutal.

The NWS predicts a high of 22 on Sunday, which will fall into the teens by Sunday night, continuing into Monday, when a high of 24 is expected before another plunge into the single digits on Monday night.

Folks are urged to stay off the roads on Sunday and let the state and local public works staff do their jobs and plow the roads, something that is easier given the timing of the storm.

Cold weather protocols

In Berlin, the town has implemented warming centers locally in response to Gov. Ned Lamont's cold-weather protocol activation, which took effect Friday, Jan. 23, and continues to Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Berlin warming centers are:
• Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Berlin Community Center, 230 Kensington Road, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

• Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Safety

As for the storm itself, the regional Central Connecticut Health District, which serves Berlin, issued an alert about heart health and cold weather, especially when it comes to shoveling.

The health department said extreme cold can make the heart work harder, increasing the risk of a heart attack, especially for those who are shoveling.

The CCHD urged folks to dress warmly (layers, hat, gloves); take breaks during outdoor activities; stop if you feel dizzy, tired, or short of breath.

Call 911 if you feel chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea or unusual sweating, the CCHD said.

Parking ban/trash delays

Berlin officials said a parking ban will be in effect for the town beginning at 12 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, and running through all day Monday, Jan. 26.

On Monday, Jan. 26, there will be no refuse/recycling for pick up on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to inclement weather.

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