1/21/2026 - Winter Storm Update

The National Weather Service increased confidence for a significant winter storm Saturday into Sunday.

Timing:

• Starts: Saturday afternoon/evening

• Peak: Saturday evening into Sunday morning

• Ends: Sunday night

What to expect:

• 8+ inches of snow likely, with some areas seeing much more

• Snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain as the storm exits Sunday

• A prolonged arctic outbreak is expected next week, increasing the risk of frozen pipes

Please take time to prepare:

• Stock up on food, water, medications, and supplies for several days

• Fill cisterns and propane tanks and have firewood ready

• Know how to shut off water and let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes

• Charge devices and have flashlights/batteries ready in case of power outages

• Plan to stay put from Saturday afternoon through at least Monday

Short-term rental owners: Please contact your guests now. Consider whether arrivals and departures this weekend are realistic, and make sure guests understand the severity of conditions.

This will be our last update unless something changes significantly. Please monitor the forecast directly at weather.gov for the latest information.

Now is the time to prepare. Stay safe, neighbors!