Blizzard Warning Issued for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island: 1 to 2 Feet 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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A major blizzard is forecast for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, bringing up to 2 feet of snow and 60 mph wind gusts from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston
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 Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, as well as northern and southern Rhode Island. The alert is effective starting Sunday afternoon and remains in place until Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region including the Boston to Providence corridor. Specific areas under the warning include:
- Massachusetts: Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Northern Bristol, Western Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Barnstable, and Dukes.
- Rhode Island: Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence, Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport, and Block Island.
Expected Conditions
Severe winter weather is anticipated throughout the warning period:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to reach between 1 and 2 feet.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
- Infrastructure Impacts: The weight of snow on tree limbs combined with strong winds may down power lines and cause power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents should prepare for difficult to impossible travel conditions and the potential for tree damage and power outages.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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