A major winter storm, identified as Winter Storm Benjamin, has hit Connecticut, resulting in significant snowfall of over 18 inches in some areas and prompting a state of emergency declaration by Governor Ned Lamont. As snow piles up, the governor has lifted the emergency order on commercial vehicle travel, effective from Monday morning. Many schools are closed, and a travel ban on commercial vehicles was enacted ahead of the storm. Residents are advised to stay off the roads due to hazardous conditions, while transportation officials are working diligently to keep streets safe. Live updates continue with tracking of snowfall totals and conditions as the storm progresses.