Winter 2026 Snowstorm: A Night of Lobsters, Firelight, and Community

Lobsters steaming in the pot

January 25th, 2026 – Vermont

The Winter 2026 snowstorm made its presence known well before January 25th arrived. Across a great portion of the United States—and here in Vermont—there was real concern about what the storm might bring. Forecasts warned of dangerous road conditions, possible closures, and difficult travel both during and after the snowfall. Like many others, we worried about what this would mean for our guests: Would restaurants be open? Would travel be safe? Would plans need to change?

As expected, we did have a few cancellations due to concerns about bad road conditions. Thankfully, Vermont did what Vermont does best—roads were quickly cleared, and while travel required care, the storm became far less disruptive than initially feared. Still, the uncertainty shaped the day and ultimately led to one of the most memorable evenings we’ve ever shared at the inn.

Lobsters ready for serving

Every year, Jeff and Angela—lobster fisherman and his wife Angela from Maine—visit the inn, arriving with what can only be described as a boatload of fresh Maine lobsters. It’s a tradition we treasure. Typically, we celebrate their visit with a lobster and steak dinner shared with a few local couples. This year, however, the storm changed things. Our local friends understandably didn’t want to risk being out on the roads during the snowfall.

Rather than cancel the tradition, we adapted.

Come and get it!

Several of our inn guests had decided to stay the course with us through the storm, and we invited them to join the evening. Together, Jeff, Angela, Maryann, and I prepared a lobster and steak dinner while snow fell steadily outside. What might have been a quiet, scaled-back night turned into something far richer—a shared experience born from circumstance.

Stacy and Kip, who have been visiting the inn several times a year for more than 25 years, remarked that this stay was a tremendous adventure. They’ve known three different innkeeper couples over the years and told us how special it felt to be gathered around the dining room fire, eating Maine lobsters while riding out a winter storm, safe and warm inside the inn.

Another couple, Yunuo and Gabriel, were staying with us that night. They had endured a truly rough day. Their rental car had to be returned due to a mechanical issue, costing them a good portion of what was meant to be a ski day. We were especially glad to be able to offer them a better ending than beginning—an unexpected seat at a table filled with good food, good company, and shared stories.

As the storm continued outside, the inn became exactly what it’s meant to be: a refuge. The fire burned steadily, conversation flowed easily, and the snowstorm—once a concern—became part of the magic. It reminded us that some of the best moments happen when plans shift, when people come together, and when nature sets the pace.

The Winter 2026 Snowstorm may be remembered for its forecasts and warnings, but for us, January 25th will always be remembered for lobster shells piled high, laughter by the fire, and a dining room full of guests who became part of the story.

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