Snow Emergency Declared- significant winter weather event for Stamford

Mayor Simmons has declared a Snow Emergency effective 3:00pm 2/21/26 through 8:00am 2/25/26, unless sooner terminated.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning and a Coastal Flood Watch for Stamford. The city is expected to receive 12-20” of snow over the course of the storm. Sustained winds between 24 and 36 mph with gusts over 50 mph are predicted. Coastal flooding is possible as well. The main part of the storm will be Sunday evening into Monday.

This will be a significant weather event with very heavy snow, very strong winds, and moderate coastal flooding. Impact on travel is expected to be major. Residents are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.

Vehicles parked on a designated Snow Emergency Route and/or alternate side parking roads must move their vehicles or be subject to ticketing and towing.

The Bell, Bedford, and Summer Street Garages will be open and free during the Snow Emergency.

Motorists should stay off the roads to allow crews to safely and efficiently clear snow.

Please note it takes 10-12 hours after the conclusion of the storm for our crews to clean up all the roads. It may take longer based on the severity of this storm.

In the event of an emergency and downed wires, dial 911.

Garbage and recycling collection is delayed one day.

More information can be found here: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/road-maintenance/snow-removal