January 28, 2026
By Jane T. Ahrens
We all knew it was coming; you could see it in the news reports for days ahead. Starting in Texas, hitting Tennessee, Maryland, the city, and everything in its way, the storm kept coming northeast with abundance. The snow started here on Sunday and went into Monday morning with the reported accumulation for the two days at 12.6″, accompanied by winds causing drifts. Not quite to Blizzard standards, but ruthless and very cold*, nonetheless.
On Fishers Island, we were lucky. It was a quiet weekend, and everything was in place. We didn’t lose electricity; the furnaces chugged away, oil and propane trucks delivered, and fireplaces roared. The market, the liquor store, the gas stations, and the church were open at times during the storm! What more do you need? Oh, and the FI Oyster Farmers met their export delivery deadline, WOW.
It all works because of those who face the storms for us. Our DOT crew of Jamie Rogers, and John Kucsera did an amazing, and endless job of keeping the roads clear on the west end, as did FIDCO’s Aaron Rice with Courtney Allan and Chris Aiello on the east end. Not to leave out the plowers and shovelers who took care of so many private driveways and public spaces. Residents get extra credit for doing what they can to clear the way on their own property.
The Fishers Island Ferry is our lifeline to America…as we well know. They work so hard to “get us where we need to go”. And they did just that this week. To everyone that pitched in – crew and captains, here and in New London, you are very much appreciated!
Below are a few photo collections to acknowledge the work — and to remember how beautiful the island can be after a storm… and ready for the next one coming our way!
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The Fishers Island Ferry District photos are c/o Jon Haney, David McCall, and Geb Cook.
Thank you to all of you!
These residents heeded the call for SNOW photos!
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West Harbor Ice
West Harbor Ice
Red Barn
Beach Plum
151 Whistler
back to Race Rock Garden Co
Race Rock Garden Co progress!
Fun morning before the FIS delayed opening began!
And then the sun came out – although it is still frigid!
A short drive to enjoy the sunshine with stops at a few spots along the way.
“The Beauty after the Beast” – photo credit Jane T. Ahrens
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as far as the eye can see
Checking in on the record breaking temperatures!
Based on recent weather data for Fishers Island, the last time the temperature rose above freezing (32°F) was Thursday, January 22, 2026.
On that day, the island reached a high of 43°F. Since then, a cold front has kept temperatures consistently below the freezing mark.
Recent Temperature Highlights & Forecasts
| Date | High Temp | Low Temp | Feels Like/Notes |
| Jan 22 | 43°F | 33°F | |
| Jan 23 | 36°F | 4°F | |
| Saturday, Jan 24 | 18°F | 8°F | |
| Sunday, Jan 25 | 19°F | 9°F | Reported Snow total 8.4″ |
| Monday, Jan 26 | 30°F | 15°F | + Reported Snow total 4.2″ |
| Tuesday, Jan 27 | 26°F | 10°F | |
| Jan 28 | 25°F | 11°F | Light snow |
| Jan 29 | 24°F | 11°F | Feels like: -0°F |
| Jan 30 | 19°F | 7°F | Sunny |
| Saturday, Jan 31 | 22°F | 3°F | Sunny |
| Sunday, Feb 1 | 24°F | 14°F | Overcast, light snow early |
| Monday, Feb 2 | 34°F | 14°F | Cloudy, climbing above freezing |
| Tuesday, Feb 3 | 33°F | 12°F | Overcast, chance of light snow, late |
The Current Cold Snap
1/29/26: Fishers Island is currently in the middle of a significant “deep freeze.” Temperatures have plummeted over the last week, with the wind chill making it feel much colder than the actual air temperature, with a sharp drop into arctic temperatures.
• The Record Low: On January 24th, the island hit a frigid low of 6°F.
• Looking Ahead: Relief isn’t expected immediately; the forecast suggests it will remain below freezing until Monday, February 2, when a slight warm-up to 33°F is predicted.
Source: Gemini
