State activates cold weather protocol as forecast calls for high winds, single-digit temps

HARTFORD — With below-freezing temperatures forecasted and a High Wind Watch in effect for the northern part of the state, Gov. Dan Malloy announced he was activating the state’s cold weather protocol. We are anticipating highs only reaching the low-20s Thursday, with overnight lows dipping to just single digits by Friday morning. In addition, it will be incredibly windy — a High Wind Watch was issued for the entire state from Thursday into Friday. The strongest winds are expec