2025–2026 CONNECTICUT WINTER OUTLOOK. Snowfall totals and forecast temperature range. It’s that time of year! After digging through historical data and looking at some of the larger-scale patterns, here’s my early outlook for the upcoming Connecticut winter. One of the biggest factors I’m watching is El Niño. Historically, strong El Niño winters tend to favor a stronger southern storm track, while the Northeast often leans milder overall. But Connecticut’s response to El Niño