Blizzard Warning Issued for Worcester, Middlesex, and Essex Counties 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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NWS Boston/Norton MA has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of Massachusetts until 7 AM Tuesday, citing dangerous visibility and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Massachusetts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in Massachusetts. The alert remains in effect as hazardous conditions continue to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northern Worcester
- Southern Worcester
- Central Middlesex County
- Northwest Middlesex County
- Western Essex
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe and visible to rescuers.
Expected Conditions
Residents can expect blizzard conditions with additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will lead to significant blowing snow, which may reduce visibilities to below one-quarter mile. Slippery road conditions are expected, which will likely impact both the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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