Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and Western Massachusetts

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and could pose a significant threat to life and property.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area including:

• Western and Eastern Franklin
• Northern and Southern Worcester
• Central and Northwest Middlesex County
• Western Essex
• Western and Eastern Hampshire
• Western and Eastern Hampden

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is absolutely necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible during the peak of the storm.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is the primary hazard, with total snow accumulations expected to range between 10 and 20 inches. In addition to the heavy snowfall, winds are forecasted to gust as high as 45 mph. These gusty winds have the potential to bring down tree branches, potentially leading to power disruptions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 4:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, until 7:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24. The most significant impacts are expected to coincide with the Monday morning and evening commutes.