Early forecast for Nov. 1

6 Historic Connecticut Blizzards You’ll Be Grateful You Never Experienced

Connecticut’s blizzard history is written into photographs of buried city streets, coastal storm reports, and remarkably uneven snowfall maps. The same weather system can hammer one corner of the state while leaving another with a much smaller cleanup. These six events show different ways winter can interrupt everyday life,...

Springfield remembers 2011 October snowstorm 15 years later

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Fifteen years ago, a rare October snowstorm struck western Massachusetts, bringing down trees, knocking out power and canceling school across the region. The storm hit on October 29, 2011, two days before Halloween. Springfield was among the places hit hardest. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said his...

Connecticut November Weather Nov. 5-11: Snow, Frost Still Possible?

NOAA favors above-normal temperatures, but Connecticut's northwest hills remain exposed to colder conditions.

Worthington brush fire has been contained, officials say

WORTHINGTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A multiple acre brush fire in Worthington sent a large emergency response team to Huntington Road on Friday afternoon. The scorch marks from that fire are still visible along a hill on Huntington Road. Fire officials arrived around noon that day and told us this brush...

New England Winter 2026-27: The Silent Killer Inside Your Home

An invisible gas can turn deadly during winter outages. Here's how to protect your household.

Dry brush remains wildfire risk in western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Cooler temperatures have not eliminated the risk of brush fires in western Massachusetts, where dry vegetation remains a potential source of fire, local crews said. The Chicopee Fire Department remains prepared for brush fires, including with a brush truck at Station 4, Chicopee Fire Deputy Chief...

Will the Berkshires Experience a Chilly or Mild Halloween?

The Berkshires have been known to have both mild and chilly temperatures on Halloween. What will we experience this year?

Connecticut Winter Weather Awareness Week: What Makes a Blizzard?

Winds of 35 mph, dangerous whiteouts and winter travel risks: What qualifies as a blizzard?

Connecticut Winter Weather Awareness Week Oct 25-31: Wind Chill Dangers

Extreme wind chills can damage exposed skin in minutes. Here's what Connecticut residents should know.

A frosty start to Sunday in Connecticut. Here's when things warm up.

Saturday night's lows will get down below freezing for some inland parts of the state, so Sunday morning will be chilly, with frost likely.

Massachusetts Winter 2026-27: Boston, El Niño, 51-Inch State Snow History

Massachusetts' 51.24-inch snowfall history shows why El Niño cannot rule out March snowstorms.

60-degree warmth returns to Mass. before a stormy stretch

Massachusetts is in for another mild and sunny late-October day Sunday, with temperatures reaching the 50s and low 60s across the state before a coastal storm brings wind, rain and rough surf to parts of the region this week. Highs Sunday are expected to reach around 58 degrees in Boston...

Connecticut Winter 2026-27: Hartford, El Niño, 49-Inch Snow History

Connecticut's 49.41-inch snowfall history shows why El Niño cannot rule out March snowstorms.

Connecticut Winter Outlook 2026-27: Hartford Snow, Temps

Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport could see a warmer winter, but snowstorms remain possible.