National Weather ServiceMassachusettsWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Massachusetts
The National Weather Service issued 10 winter storm warnings for Massachusetts in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 48% below the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Worcester was covered most often (94 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Massachusetts get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Massachusetts. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 15 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Massachusetts get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Massachusetts?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Worcester | 94 | 14 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northwest Middlesex County | 93 | 14 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern Berkshire | 87 | 14 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Franklin | 85 | 13 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Hampshire | 85 | 13 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Hampden | 83 | 12 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Essex | 81 | 10 | February 22, 2026 |
| Central Middlesex County | 78 | 9 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern Worcester | 77 | 9 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern Berkshire | 75 | 11 | February 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Franklin | 73 | 12 | February 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Essex | 70 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Massachusetts.