Governor Lamont has declared a state of emergency as Connecticut braces for Winter Storm Benjamin, which is expected to bring heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend. With forecasts estimating up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, city officials are preparing by deploying over six hundred snowplows and activating the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center. Multiple school closures have already been announced, and residents are urged to avoid travel as the storm nears. As communities ready themselves for potentially record-breaking snowfall, authorities provide guidance on winter weather preparedness and safety.