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A period of extremely frigid temperatures is forecast to impact Connecticut between the afternoon of Saturday, December 21, through Tuesday, December 24. Governor Lamont is activating the state's severe cold weather protocol during this period. To locate a shelter or warming center in Connecticut, call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org.

Connecticut Drought Information Center

A service of the Connecticut Water Planning Council

Updated 12/9/2024: The Interagency Drought Workgroup (IDW) met on 12/5/2024 to review conditions and made the recommendation to remain in a Stage 2 Drought statewide. On 11/9/2024, Governor Lamont declared a Stage 2 Drought Advisory for all of Connecticut. Read Governor Lamont's Press Release.

The IDW will continue to monitor conditions and will update this page accordingly.

Connecticut Water Planning Council

Connecticut Drought Information Center

A service of the Connecticut Water Planning Council

Press Releases and Conservation Requests

CT Data and Reports

NOAA / National Integrated Drought Information System - State of Connecticut Dashboard

U.S. Drought Monitor

Northeast Drought Early Warning System Dashboard

CT Drought Preparedness and Response Plan (updated 2022)