Blizzard Warning Issued for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Through Tuesday Morning
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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 Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island until 7 AM Tuesday, with 60 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- 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 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. This alert remains in effect until Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- 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
Residents should prepare for severe winter weather conditions, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Hazards: Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The combination of strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and cause sporadic power outages. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is currently effective and will remain in place until 7:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday evening and Tuesday morning 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. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential power outages and tree damage due to high winds.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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