Blizzard Warning
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Mon 02/23/2026 03:13 AM 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 313 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 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
MAZ004>006-009>012-026-232115- /O.CON.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Northampton, Lowell, Milford, Springfield, Fitchburg, Framingham, Blandford, Ayer, Worcester, Amherst, Lawrence, and Barre 313 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026