Blizzard Warning

Locations Affected

Boston, MA ∙ Providence, RI ∙ Cambridge, MA ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Lynn, MA ∙ Quincy, MA ∙ Warwick, RI ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Brockton, MA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1229 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. This includes Boston to Providence corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

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