Winter Storm Update: Delays, Closings and Preparedness Information.
January 27, 2026
By Hartford HealthCare
Winter Storm Update
WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY (1/25/26) MORNING THROUGH MONDAY (1/26/26) EVENING
WHAT... Total snowfall is expected to range from 14” – 20” across most of the state with 10” – 16” in southern Connecticut where sleet could mix in for a while Sunday evening. The snow consistency is expected to be very dry (snowfall ratios of 15:1) and some higher snowfall amounts may be recorded in the NW hills because of the very powdery snow. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with occasional higher gusts possible along the immediate shoreline and the NW hills. These winds may lead to brief periods of near-blizzard or blizzard-like conditions due to blowing snow.
WHERE... Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island.
WHEN... From Sunday morning through Monday evening.
IMPACTS... Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cancelations, Closures, Delayed Openings:
Hartford HealthCare
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
- Mammography Center (220 Kennedy Drive, Torrington) is closed on 01/26/26.
- Advanced Medical Imaging (220 Kennedy Drive, Torrington) is closed on 01/26/26.
- Radiation Therapy (220 Kennedy Drive, Torrington) is closed on 01/26/26 is closed on 01/26/26.
- Cardiac Rehab (540 Litchfield Street, Torrington and 80 South Main Street, Winsted) is closed on 01/26/26.
- Pulmonary Rehab (540 Litchfield Street, Torrington and 80 South Main Street, Winsted) is closed on 01/26/26.
- Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (540 Litchfield Street, Torrington and 200 New Hartford Rd, Winsted) – Virtual Only (no in-person visits)
- Center for Youth and Family (50 Litchfield Street, Torrington ) – Virtual Only (no in-person visits)
- CHH Physician Practices (Podiatry, ENT, Pulmonary, Thomaston Specialty, CHH Cardiovascular Associates, Neurology, and Endocrine and Diabetes Center) will open at 1pm 01/26/26.
- Outpatient Physical Therapy (538 and 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington) will open at 1pm 01/26/26.
- Outpatient Rehab sites (538 Litchfield Street, Torrington) will open at 1pm 01/26/26.
- Surgical Associates (538 Litchfield Street, Torrington) will open at 1pm 01/26/26.
- Wound Care Center (7 Felicity Lane, Torrington) will open at 1pm 01/26/26
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
- All Hartford HealthCare Medical Group offices (All offices) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00 pm.
- Tallwood Urology (85 Seymour St., Hartford) is closed for the morning on 01/27/26. Converting to virtual appointments for the morning. Hoping to reopen later in the day.
Hartford Hospital
- Bone and Joint Institute Outpatient Specialty Clinics - Rheumatology Clinic (31 Seymour Street, Suite 204D) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 7:30 AM.
- Bone and Joint Institute Outpatient Specialty Clinics - PREPARE Center (31 Seymour Street, Suite 204A) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 7:30 AM. There will be no in-person visits or assistance. The office will be available via phone. Patients are to call 860-972-0475.
- Hartford Hospital for Wound Healing (80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102, Fl 1, CB105) will open late 01/26/26 at 10AM.
- Bone and Joint Institute Outpatient Specialty Clinics - Infusion Center (31 Seymour Street, Suite 204E) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 8 AM. There will be no in-person visits or assistance. The office will be available via phone. Patients are to call 860-972-0050.
Hospital of Central Connecticut
- HOCC Pulmonary Lab (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
- HOCC Bristol Wound Care (22 Pine St #104, Bristol, CT 06010) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- HOCC Occ Health Plainville (440 New Britain Ave # 1, Plainville, CT 06062) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- HOCC WoundCare (5 Highland Street, New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- HOCC C3 Clinics (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- HOCC Hand and Spine Center (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- HOCC Pre-Admission Testing (5 Highland Street, New Britain, CT 06052.) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00am.
- HOCC Pre-Admission Testing (73 Cedar Street New Britain, CT 06051) will open late 01/26/26 at at 11:00am.
- HOCC Sleep Clinic (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm.
- HOCC Med Onc-Cancer Center (201 N Mountain Rd, Plainville, CT 06062) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00.
- HOCC Infusion-Bradley (81 Meriden Ave Southington, CT 06489) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00.
- HOCC Med Onc-Bradley (81 Meriden Ave Southington, CT 06489) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00.
- HOCC Infusion-Cancer Center (201 N Mountain Rd, Plainville, CT 06062) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00.
- HOCC-Rad Oncology (201 N Mountain Rd, Plainville, CT 06062) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
- HOCC Infusion-Meriden (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:30 - 5:00pm.
- HOCC Med Onc-Meriden (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00 - 5:00pm.
- HVI Clinics (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- Cardiac Rehab (100 Grand St New Britain, CT 06052) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- Outpatient Behavioral Health (73 Cedar Street New Britain, CT 06051) Virtual Only 01/26/26. Patients being rescheduled throughout the week.
- Southington Sleep Clinic (1131 West St, Southington, CT 06489) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
Institute of Living
- Young Adult Services - Center Building (200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT, Center Building on the IOL Campus) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 7:30am.
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Young Adult Services (PHP/IOP) Services will be closed for Monday, 1/26/26. Programming will resume as normal, in-person, on Tuesday, 1/27/26.
Manchester Memorial Hospital
- New Heights Academy (71 Haynes Street, Manchester, CT 06040) is closed 01/27/26.
MidState Medical Center
- MMC Sleep Clinic (61 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- MMC WoundCare (61 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- MMC Anticoag (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
- MMC Infectious Disease (Pomeroy) (61 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
- MMC Diabetes Education (Pomeroy) (61 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450) will open late 01/26/26.
- MMC Pre-Admission Testing (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:00am.
- Midstate Pain Clinic (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm.
- Mediquik (61 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450) will open late 01/26/26 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm.
- MMC-Rad Oncology (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
MidState Radiology Associates, LLC.
- Radiology Access Center (101 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- MRA Billing Office (101 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford) will close early 01/25/26 at 2:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Vein Centers of Connecticut (22 Pine Street, Bristol) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- West Hartford Imaging (65 Memorial Rd, West Hartford) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Buckland Imaging (491 Buckland Rd, South Windsor) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Norwich Imaging (One Town Park Plaza, Norwich) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Mystic Imaging (100 Perkins Farm Rd, Mystic) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Cheshire Imaging (280 South Main St., Cheshire) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Wallingford Imaging (863 North Main ST Ext., Wallingford) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- Whitney Imaging (2200 Whitney Avenue, Suite 120 Hamden, CT 06518) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- HOCC Comprehensive Breast Center and Imaging Center (201 North Mountain Rd Plainville, CT 06062) will close early 01/25/26 at 12:00pm. Reopening 01/27/26.
- New Britain Campus Radiology Department (100 Grand Street New Britain) operating under normal operations 01/26/26.
- Bradley Campus Radiology Department (81 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT) operating under normal operations 01/26/26.
- MidState Medical Center Radiology Department (435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451) operating under normal operations 01/26/26.
Natchaug Hosptal
Rehabilitation Network
- BHRN Pawcatuck- Outpatient Rehab (350 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26.
- 32 Knight Street Suite 105 Rehabilitation (32 Knight Street suite 105) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00pm.
- HHC Rehabilitation Network, Monroe (401 Monroe Turnpike, Suite 100, Monroe) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00pm.
- HHC Rehabilitation Network - Stratford (3272 Main Street, 2nd floor Suite 2100, Stratford) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00 pm.
- Central Region Outpatient Rehab (All locations) will open late 01/26/26 at Opening at 1:00pm. Patients being rescheduled throughout the week.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
- St. Vincent's Medical Center CHF Clinic (2800 Main Street, Bridgeport CT, main floor) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 8:00AM.
- St. Vincent's Medical Center Cardiac Rehab (2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, level 1M) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 7:00AM.
- Milford Rehabilitation Network/Physical Therapy (205 Sub Way) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00 PM.
- St. Vincent's Outpatient Rehab - West Haven (1 Cellini Place, Suite 101) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00 pm.
- Fairfield Black Rock Cancer Institute (4185 Black Rock Turn Pike Suite, 101, 202, 203) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00 pm.
- Wound Healing Trumbull and Stratford (115 Technology Dr Suite CP101 Trumbull and 3272 Main Street Stratford) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 8:00am.
- SVMC Medical Oncology (2800 Main Street) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00.
- St. Vincent's Infusion Center (2800 Main Street) will open late 01/26/26 at 12:00.
- The Breast Health Center - SVMC (2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606) will open late 01/26/26 at 11:45 am.
- St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic (2400 Main Street, Bridgeport) is closed 01/26/26. Reopening 01/27/26 at 8:30am.
Here are some safety tips from Hartford HealthCare:
The American Red Cross suggests putting together a supply kit that includes:
- Water—at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day.
- Food—at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food.
- Flashlight.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible).
- Extra batteries.
- First aid kit.
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.).
- Multi-purpose tool.
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).
- Cell phone with chargers.
- Family and emergency contact information.
- Extra cash.
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers).
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).
- Tools/supplies for securing your home.
- Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery.
- Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household members.
- Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood- or coal-burning stoves.
Safe driving tips from AAA:
- Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
- Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
- If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, snowy weather.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
- Always look and steer where you want to go.
- Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry. And take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
- The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
- Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
- Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
- Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill as slowly as possible.
- Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.
Snow blower safety:
- Never stick your hands in the snow blower! If snow jams the snow blower, stop the engine and wait more than 5 seconds. Use a solid object to clear wet snow or debris from the chute. Beware of the recoil of the motor and blades after the machine has been turned off.
- Never leave a running snow blower unattended.
- Add fuel only before starting the snow blower.
- Never add fuel in an enclosed space.
- The engine can become very hot. Avoid burns by never touching the area near the engine.
- Use the pull-cord safely. Sharply pulling a stuck pull-cord may cause injury to your upper body or back.
- If you are operating an electric snow blower, be aware of the power cord at all times. If the cord becomes caught in the machine and is severed or comes in contact with the engine and burns, you could receive a shock or more serious injury.
- Keep children far away from snow blowers.
Safe shoveling:
- Before you begin this physical workout, warm-up your muscles for 10 minutes with light exercise.
- Pace yourself. Take frequent breaks and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids.
- Use a shovel that is comfortable for your height and strength.
- Try to push the snow instead of lifting it. If you must lift, bend your knees and use your legs, do not bend at the waist.
- Do not throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. This requires a twisting motion that stresses your back.