Blizzard Warning Issued for Central and Western Massachusetts: Up to 22 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of Massachusetts, with 12 to 22 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts expected through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Western Massachusetts
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. The alert was issued on Sunday, February 22, and remains in effect until Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and counties in Massachusetts are under the warning:
- Northern Worcester
- Central Middlesex County
- Western Essex
- Western Hampden
- Eastern Hampshire
- Eastern Hampden
- Southern Worcester
- Northwest Middlesex County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Prepare for hazardous conditions that will make travel very difficult to impossible.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Hazards: Blizzard conditions will occur, and strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM this afternoon, Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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