Blizzard Warning
Status
Event Extended (Area) Active alertStart Time
Sun 02/22/2026 04:00 PM ESTEnd Time
Tue 02/24/2026 07:00 AM ESTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Full Alert Message
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 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.
Technical Header
CTZ002>004-230815- /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.260222T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Putnam, Willimantic, Windsor Locks, Vernon, and Union 1116 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026