Winter Storm Targets South Windsor: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Town officials say South Windsor crews are fully prepared for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and hazardous travel, with extended plowing operations planned and reminders issued about winter parking rules and service delays.

Preparedness And Local Operations

South Windsor currently has more than 2,000 tons of treated salt on hand, said Marco Mucciacciaro, Superintendent of Street Services, which is sufficient to handle several storm events, including a prolonged or multi-day storm.

At peak operations, the town will have 17 plow trucks operating on roadways, along with six smaller plow trucks assigned to town buildings and sidewalks. A total of 23 drivers will be assigned to plowing operations throughout the storm.

South Windsor’s seasonal overnight parking ban remains in effect from Nov. 15 through April 15. Under town rules, no vehicles are allowed to park on public streets during a snow or ice storm that has been in progress for one hour or more. Officials said enforcing this rule is critical to allow plow crews to work safely and efficiently.

Mucciacciaro said one of the biggest misconceptions during major storms is the expectation that plows can keep roads completely clear. During heavy or prolonged snowfall, crews focus on keeping roads passable and safe, not bare, and conditions can change quickly as snow continues to fall.

Guidance For Residents

Town officials said the single most important thing residents can do to help plow operations is to stay off the roads during the storm whenever possible. If travel is necessary, residents are urged to give plow operators adequate space to work safely.

Non-emergency public works concerns may be reported Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. by calling 860-648-6366 or by using the CONNECT South Windsor platform, available as a free mobile app or online at www.southwindsor-ct.gov/connect.
Issues that are emergent in nature should be reported to the South Windsor Police Department at 860-644-2551, which will contact the Department of Public Works as needed.

Trash And Recycling Changes

Town officials said Monday’s refuse and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday. Collection for the remainder of the week will follow a one-day delay schedule, similar to a holiday week, with Monday routes collected Tuesday, Tuesday routes collected Wednesday, and so on.

Town Offices Status

Officials said South Windsor does not anticipate closing Town offices on Monday despite the expected storm.

National Weather Service Forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for interior Connecticut from early Sunday through Monday afternoon. Forecasters say the storm could bring heavy, plowable snow, with snowfall rates potentially exceeding one inch per hour at times, especially Sunday night. Travel is expected to be difficult due to snow-covered roads and reduced visibility.

Local TV Forecast And Timing

Local television meteorologists are largely aligned on the storm’s timing and impacts.
Meteorologists at WFSB say snow will begin late Sunday morning, intensify through the afternoon and evening, and peak Sunday night into early Monday, with more than a foot of snow possible inland.

At WTNH, forecasters say snow should develop around 8 a.m. Sunday and continue into Monday morning, with 12 to 15 inches possible across interior Connecticut.

Meteorologists at NBC Connecticut say snow will move into the state from the south around midday Sunday, with total accumulations ranging from 10 to 18 inches by the time the storm tapers off Monday. NBC Connecticut says the worst travel conditions are expected Sunday night.

At FOX61, forecasters say confidence continues to increase that inland areas will see a foot or more of snow, with the most hazardous travel expected from Sunday afternoon through early Monday.

Town officials urged residents to plan ahead, follow winter parking rules, avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm, and give snow crews the space they need to safely clear South Windsor roads.