Snowed In: How Winter Storm Benjamin Hit Wethersfield

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by Dylan Cyr ‘26

Wethersfield residents woke up Monday morning to snow-covered land as Winter Storm Benjamin passed through Connecticut. The storm, which peaked on Sunday, Jan. 25, hit us with around 16 inches of snow, with some parts of the state reaching upwards of 22 inches.

The recent nor’easter was recorded as the largest snowstorm in almost a decade, majorly affecting local businesses and travel plans. Eric Fanelli, a Wethersfield resident and owner of Fanelli Hockey in Newington, felt the negative impact of the storm firsthand. “Because of the recent snow, we had to close 7 hours early on the busiest day of the week, which is Sunday for us,” Fanelli said. “So lost revenue was a big impact, and if we do get another storm, it'll happen on a Sunday as well... I’m really hoping we don’t get this storm.”

After a full week of temperatures in the single digits and wind chills below zero, Fanelli’s fear of another storm may become true. The National Weather Service is tracking another system for the upcoming Sunday, Feb. 1, as the possibility of a 40 percent chance of snow is on its way.
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However, WHS students like me are enjoying being snowed in. Sophomore Nolan Greenwell shares his thoughts. “Well, it kept me inside a bit,” Greenwell added, “but I played a lot of video games and chilled at home.”

As the cleanup for Benjamin continues, the chance of even more snow reminds us that winter is far from over. Even though students are praying for more days off and the community is trying to push through and recover from the storm, it's important to remember to stay warm and stay safe in this freezing winter.

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