Winter Wallop: Connecticut Digs Out After Heaviest Snowfall of the Season
CONNECTICUT — The Nutmeg State is waking up to a blanket of white this Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, after a powerful winter storm swept through the region overnight. While neighboring New Jersey grappled with a messy mix of sleet and ice, Connecticut remained firmly in the “cold sector” of the system, receiving a steady barrage of heavy snow that resulted in the most significant accumulations of the 2024–2025 winter season thus far.
By the time the final flakes tapered off in the early hours of Saturday, some municipalities reported nearly ten inches of accumulation, leading to treacherous travel conditions, dozens of motor vehicle accidents, and a massive cleanup effort across all eight counties.
Top Snowfall Totals: Fairfield and New Haven Counties Lead the Way
According to preliminary data released by the National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Upton, N.Y., and Albany, N.Y., the highest totals were concentrated in northern Fairfield County and parts of central Connecticut.
Local Leaderboard:
- New Fairfield: 9.1 inches
- Meriden: 9.0 inches
- Ridgefield: 8.4 inches
- Danbury: 8.2 inches
- Naugatuck: 7.5 inches
In contrast to the coastal areas, which saw slightly lower totals due to a brief mid-storm mix with sleet, the interior highlands saw consistent, fluffy snow. Regionally, the storm’s “jackpot” zone was located just across the border in Hartwick, N.Y., which recorded a staggering 11.5 inches.
Hazardous Roads and Emergency Response
The rapid accumulation on Friday night proved too much for some drivers. State and local police were kept busy throughout the night responding to spin-outs and multi-vehicle collisions.
In Naugatuck, a particularly harrowing incident occurred when a police cruiser was struck by a vehicle that lost control on the snow-covered pavement. While the officer involved was reported to be in stable condition, the crash served as a sobering reminder of the National Weather Service’s plea for residents to stay off the roads until plows could complete their rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions: Connecticut’s December 2025 Winter Storm
The post-Christmas snowstorm of 2025 proved to be the most significant weather event of the season for the Nutmeg State. While the storm has moved out, residents still have many questions regarding snowfall totals, safety, and what comes next. Here is a comprehensive guide to the most frequently asked questions.
1. Which town in Connecticut received the most snow? According to the National Weather Service, New Fairfield in northern Fairfield County recorded the highest total in the state with 9.1 inches. Close behind was Meriden in New Haven County, which reported an even 9 inches.
2. Why did Connecticut get so much more snow than New Jersey? Meteorology is often a game of miles. While North Jersey was hit by a “warm nose” of air that turned snow into sleet, Connecticut remained on the colder side of the low-pressure system. This allowed the precipitation to remain as snow for the duration of the storm, leading to much higher accumulation.
3. Is it safe to drive on Connecticut roads now? While the Winter Storm Warning has expired, the National Weather Service and State Police urge extreme caution. Many secondary and residential roads remain snow-covered or slushy. Temperatures on Saturday are expected to hover near freezing, which creates a high risk for black ice, especially on bridges and overpasses.
